Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The condemned man appealed _____ the court for mercy.

• A. at
• B. by
• C. with
• D. to

Answer 1

The correct option is D to

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.

The correct answer is option D) to as 'to' answers the question of whom( Whom did he appeal to?) here( the court).

'At', 'by' and 'with' ', can not be used here they indicate a location, usage or inclusion respectively.

The condemned man appealed to the court for mercy.