Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives
Intriguingly, those who (1)_____ the psychobiotic diet reported they felt less stressed compared (2)_____ those who followed the control diet. There was also a direct correlation between how strictly (3)_____ followed the diet and their perceived stress levels, with those who (4)_____ more psychobiotic foods during the four-week period reporting the (5)_____ reduction in perceived stress levels.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: of
Option 2: with
Option 3: by
Option 4: on
Correct Answer: with
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The sentence structure indicates a comparison between two sets of individuals: those who followed the psychobiotic diet and those who followed the control diet. When making such comparisons in English, it is idiomatic to use the preposition with.
Therefore, the correct answer is, with.
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