Select the most appropriate word for the underlined word in the given sentence.

Rajesh was angry at himself for making a silly mistake during the examination.

The correct answer is option 4), i.e., 'with.'

Key Points

• The error lies in Part (at) of the sentence.
• As per instructions, the remaining portion of the sentence is correct.
• Lets look at the use of the prepositions in the given options:
• 'For' is used to denote intention to give; purpose; the result of something; show an amount of time or distance.
• 'On' is used to denote when a thing is touching the surface of a place; to denote dates and days.
• 'Above' is used to indicate something higher than something else; to indicate something higher in amount, or to indicate writings in an earlier part
• 'With' is used to say that people or things are in a place together; to denote an instrument; to show a particular emotion toward someone or something.
• In the given sentence, Rajesh is feeling angry (which is an emotion) towards himself for making a silly mistake during the examination, so the correct preposition to use is "with".
• Example:
  • ​She seems very happy with the new job.
• Therefore, in the erroneous part, the use of 'at' in the sentence should be replaced with 'with' to make it grammatically correct.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct sentence: Rajesh was angry with himself for making a silly mistake during the examination.

Important Points

• Angry with is used when referring to people or animals.
• Example:
  • I was angry with my friend Tom for driving my car. 
  • I was angry with my dog when he ran away. 
• Angry at is used when referring to objects or nouns (not people or animals).