Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
There are many differences __________ the styles of these two writers.

• A. between
• B. from
• C. to
• D. for

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

between

The options are all prepositions. They connect a noun or a pronoun to the rest of the sentence.

Option A: 'Between' is used for two objects/people that are separated by distance or time. Here, the people in question are "these two writers". A difference is expressed between them.

Hence this option is correct.

Option B: 'From' indicates a point in space at which a motion or action begins.

Option C: 'To' indicates a motion or action in the direction of a person or place.

Option D: 'For' means 'intended to be given to'. Also, it expresses a purpose.

In the given sentence, none of these prepositions 'from', 'to' and 'for' are relevant. Hence options B, C and D are wrong answers.