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    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence. I was appointed for this post.
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    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
    I was appointed for this post.

    A.

    at this

    B.

    in this

    C.

    to this

    D.

    no improvement

    Correct option is C

    The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (c) to this.
    Explanation: The correct preposition after “appointed” when followed by a position or post is “to”. “Appointed to a post” is the standard phrase.
    Grammatical rule used:
    �� Use “appointed to” when referring to positions or designations.
    Example: She was appointed to the post of Director.
    �� Information Booster: Incorrect usage like “appointed for” or “in” is a common SSC trap.

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