Direction: In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
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His path was beset _____ difficulties.
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- by
- with
- of
- from
- by
Correct Option: A
beset (V.) : to affect somebody/something in an unpleasant/harmful way ; to stud (as with jewels) ; surround
Look at the sentences :
He has been beset by a lack of self-confidence virtually his entire life.
The gold bracelet was beset with jewels.
Here, by (Prep.) is the right usage.
