Demonstrate correct use of articles and prepositions to clarify meaning:The dog sprang _ him.
Correct answer: B. Upon
- A. On
- B. Upon
- C. In
- D. Over
Explanation
The sentence "The dog sprang upon him" suggests that the dog leaped or jumped aggressively towards him. The preposition "upon" is used to indicate a sudden or forceful action in this context.
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