Question 51
HardOriginal questionChoose the preposition that fills the blank.
The old fort is famous ______ its painted ceilings.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
"Famous" is followed by "for" and the reason it is known: famous for its ceilings.
Worth noting
"Famous of" is a common mistake. We say "proud of" but "famous for".
- Concept
- "Famous for"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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