Question : Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.
Option 1: Children are fond to sweets.
Option 2: Children are fond off sweets.
Option 3: Children are fond with sweets.
Option 4: Children are fond of sweets.
Correct Answer: Children are fond of sweets.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The correct preposition to use after fond in this context is of. The preposition of is used after the adjective fond to indicate what the children have an affection for or liking for. In English, we use fond of, to express liking or affection for something.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "Children are fond of sweets."
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