Question

In order to improve the sentence by replacing the underlined word, choose the correct alternative from the given options.
Mumbai is famous because of its textiles.

• A. in
• B. at
• C. for
• D. with

Hint:

Use “famous for” when you want to describe the reason or cause of someone’s or something’s fame.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The sentence given is:
Mumbai is famous because of its textiles.
While the sentence is understandable, the phrase "famous because of" is not the standard or natural collocation in English.
In English, certain adjectives are followed by specific prepositions. These combinations are called collocations.
The adjective "famous" is almost always followed by the preposition "for" when we want to describe the reason for the fame.
So, the correct sentence is:
Mumbai is famous for its textiles.
Let’s examine the options in detail:
- Option (A) in:
This is used to describe the location or place where something is famous.
For example: "He is famous in India."
It does not describe the reason for fame, so it is incorrect here.
- Option (B) at:
"Famous at" is not a common phrase in English and is incorrect in this context.
It does not fit grammatically or idiomatically.
- Option (C) for:
This is the correct preposition.
We use "famous for" to say what someone or something is known for.
Examples: "Taj Mahal is famous for its beauty."
"Albert Einstein is famous for his theory of relativity."
- Option (D) with:
This is not standard usage in this context.
"Famous with" might describe popularity among a group of people
(e.g., "He is famous with teenagers"), but not the reason for fame.
Therefore, the best and most grammatically accurate choice is (C) for.
The improved and correct sentence is:
Mumbai is famous for its textiles.