Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option. "Amayra has a strong resemblance ______ her father."

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

The noun 'resemblance' is idiomatically followed by the preposition 'to' when making a comparison of likeness.
The phrase 'resemblance to' is a fixed collocation in English, meaning 'the state of being alike' or 'similarity to'.
In the given sentence, the comparison is between Amayra's appearance and her father's, making 'to' the only grammatically correct choice.

Option A: The preposition 'From' indicates origin or a starting point. It is not used to show similarity.
Option B: 'Out of' is used to indicate origin from within something, motive, or being depleted of something. It does not collocate with 'resemblance'.
Option D: The preposition 'About' is used to indicate a subject or topic. It does not fit the context of comparing physical likeness.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Prepositional Collocations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Clear and precise communication is a critical skill for nurses. Using correct grammar in patient notes, handovers, and when speaking with patients and their families prevents misunderstandings and ensures accuracy.
Errors in language can lead to misinterpretation of a patient's history or a doctor's orders, potentially impacting patient safety.
What if the sentence was about a symptom? For example, 'The rash has a resemblance to measles.' Using the wrong preposition could create confusion during a clinical assessment.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key noun in the sentence, which is 'resemblance'.
Recognize that the question is testing your knowledge of prepositions that are commonly paired with this specific noun (collocations).
Recall or test the different options. Say the phrase with each preposition: 'resemblance from', 'resemblance out of', 'resemblance to', 'resemblance about'.
Select the option that forms a standard, idiomatic English phrase. 'Resemblance to' is the correct and most natural-sounding collocation.
Confirm the choice by mentally placing it in the sentence to ensure it makes grammatical sense.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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