Question

The storehouse was infested..........rats. (Choose the correct option)

• A. of
• B. with
• C. about
• D. from

Hint:

“Infested with” is the correct phrase when something is overrun by pests or unwanted things.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the verb “infested.”
The word “infested” means “overrun by something undesirable (like insects or pests).” The correct preposition used with “infested” is “with.”
Step 2: Rule.
We always say “infested with” when referring to something being full of or overrun by something unpleasant.
Step 3: Analyze the options.
- (a) of: Incorrect preposition.
- (b) with: Correct; “infested with rats” is the proper phrase.
- (c) about: Incorrect usage.
- (d) from: Incorrect in this context.
Step 4: Constructing the correct sentence.
“The storehouse was infested with rats.”
Step 5: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct preposition is “with.”