Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Were you always fond _________ reading Science fiction?

• A. with
• B. of
• C. to
• D. on

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

of

'Of' is used to indicate belonging, relating to or connected with something. As in the given sentence, connection or relation of liking with Science fiction is mentioned, therefore the suitable option to complete the given sentence is : Option B - of.

On the other hand, 'with' is used to indicate togetherness, 'to' is used to indicate movement towards or the direction of something, 'on' is used to indicate surface position of something.

The completed sentence, thus, becomes: Were you always fond of reading Science fiction?