Fill in the blank using the appropriate word from the following given options:

The football game was canceled ________ the heavy rain. 

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  1. onto
  2. upon
  3. after
  4. from

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Option 3 : after
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The correct answer is '3' i.e., after .

Key Points

  • The given sentence is indicating the reason for the cancellation of the football game.
  • In this context, the word "after" is used to show that the cancellation happened as a result of the heavy rain.
  • The other options (onto, upon, from) do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

Correct sentence: The football game was canceled after the heavy rain.

Additional Information

  • Understanding Prepositions:
    • Onto: Indicates movement towards a surface. Example: She climbed onto the roof.
    • Upon: Often used in formal contexts, similar to "on." Example: Once upon a time.
    • From: Indicates the point in space or time at which a journey, motion, or action starts. Example: She is from Canada.
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