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سوال تستی گرامر زبان انگلیسی در موضوع preposition

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence

The committee was divided ___ whether to approve the new policy ___ its potential risks and benefits

A) on / because of

B) about / despite

C) over / considering

D) with / due to

Bingo! C) over / considering is exactly right.

Why?

“divided over” is a common expression meaning people have different opinions about something

“considering its potential risks and benefits” means taking those factors into account, which fits perfectly here

Why not the others

A) divided on — less common; “because of” doesn’t fit logically here

B) divided about — possible, but “divided over” is stronger and more idiomatic; “despite” contradicts the meaning

D) divided with — not correct collocation; “due to” implies cause, which doesn’t fit here