Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
The government imposed a new tax _________ luxuries.

• A. Of
• B. In
• C. Off
• D. On

Answer 1

The correct option is D On

Option A- Of is used to indicate possession, relation, substance, cause or about. Since it does not fit the meaning of the sentence correctly, it is incorrect.

Option B- In is used to indicate place, time, occupation, state, subject or matter. As it does not bring out the meaning of the sentence it is incorrect.

Option C- Off is used to indicate separation and disconnection. This does not fit correctly in the given sentence. Hence it is incorrect.

Option D- On is used to indicate place,specific date, direction, by means of or about. The given sentence talks about taxes and goods. Hence 'on' is the correct answer.