In some parts of the sentences 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.
What is the correct answer?
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Throw a stone ______ the fierce dog.
A. at
B. upon
C. on
D. above
Correct Answer :
A. at
Throw a stone at the fierce dog. [To throw a stone to someone is so that they catch it, though if they do not you might unintentionally hit them with the stone instead! But, To throw a Stone at someone is intentionally to hit them with the stone.