Question

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
He sacrificed his life for the good of the people.

• A. Preposition of Possession
• B. Preposition of Contrast
• C. Preposition of time
• D. Preposition of Cause or Purpose

Answer 1

The correct option is D Preposition of Cause or Purpose

Option A - 'Preposition of Possession' explains ownership of the subject or the object. For example, 'A picture of me.' As the given sentence has no such preposition, it is not a preposition of possession. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'Preposition of contrast' explains contrasting statements. For example, 'I like ice creams, but I love chocolates.' As 'for' doesn't explain contrast in the given sentence, it is not a preposition of contrast. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Preposition of time' is incorrect. Though 'for' is used to indicate time at times, it is used to explain purpose here. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - Preposition of Cause or Purpose' is the correct answer as 'for' explains the cause of 'why he sacrificed his life'. Thus option D is the correct answer.