Question

Select a suitable option to complete the sentence:
He applied ____ the post of head teacher.

• A. to
• B. on
• C. for
• D. at

Answer 1

The correct option is C for

'To' is used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something.
'On' is used to indicate surface (position).
'For' is used to indicate reason / purpose / concern.
'At' is used to indicate time / place.
Here, the purpose for applying is given. Therefore, the correct option is: C) for.