Question

Choose the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank:

We should always hope _____ the best.

• A. in
• B. at
• C. for
• D. on

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

for

"Hope" is felt when there is a desire for something to happen while "the best" denotes something that is better. The preposition "for" is usually used when giving a reason for something. Here, "for" shows that the idea of something better is the reason for the subject's "hope". Thus, Option C is correct.

Options A, B and D, however, are not used to establish the reason. The prepositions "in", "at" and "on" are prepositions of place and time - not reason. Therefore, options A, B and D are incorrect.