Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 03:11
Question:
O:8:"stdClass":2:{s:8:"question";s:122:"______ receiving the prestigious Pritzker Architecture award, Mr. Gehry made a point of thanking his long-time colleagues.";s:7:"choices";a:4:{i:0;s:4:"Onto";i:1;s:6:"Unlike";i:2;s:5:"About";i:3;s:4:"Upon";}}
Answer:
d
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answer explanation:
<p>The correct answer is <strong>(D) Upon</strong>.</p>
<p>The phrase "Upon receiving" is the correct phrase to use in this context.</p>
<p>"Upon" is a preposition that means "at the time of" or "immediately after". It is commonly used to indicate an action that happens as a result of another action. In this sentence, "Upon receiving" means that Mr. Gehry made a point of thanking his long-time colleagues immediately after receiving the prestigious Pritzker Architecture award.</p>
<p>Example: Upon finishing his speech, the crowd erupted in applause.</p>