Question

Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition:

The man we interviewed for the job was intelligent but we were not very impressed ____ his appearance.

• A. with
• B. by
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (a) and (b)

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. Option C) Both (a) and (b) is correct as both with and by can be used to describe a connection/ a reason. These uses don't fit in the given question. The correct answer is C) Both (a) and (b).