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He is allergic to cats
She is fond of playing the piano
The teacher insisted in completing the assignment.
They are excited about the upcoming trip

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Ans: The sentence with the incorrect preposition usage is The teacher insisted in completing the assignment.

Key Points :

"Insist on" means to demand or be firm about something. "Insist in" is not a standard English idiom and is considered incorrect. Other Correct Prepositions: While "on" is the most common and appropriate preposition with "insist" when followed by a gerund (an "-ing" verb form used as a noun, like "completing"), other prepositions can be used depending on the meaning. For example, "insist that" can be used before a clause.

Important Points :

Insist on" vs. "Insist in": "Insist on" is the correct idiomatic expression. It means to be firm in demanding something or to strongly assert a point of view.

"Insist on" + Gerund: When "insist on" is followed by a verb, that verb should be in its gerund form (the "-ing" form used as a noun).

"Insist that" + Clause: "Insist" can also be followed by the word "that" and then a clause (a group of words with a subject and a verb).

Additional Information :

"allergic to" is the correct prepositional phrase.

(B) "fond of" is the correct prepositional phrase.

(D) "excited about" is the correct prepositional phrase.

Preposition Usage: Prepositions are often tricky, and there aren't always hard and fast rules that are easy to remember. Idiomatic expressions (like "insist on") often just need to be memorized. Reading widely and paying attention to how prepositions are used in correct English sentences is the best way to improve your preposition usage.

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