Question

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
My brother is indifferent (about) whatever I say.
A) in B) of C) to D) No improvement

Answer 1

Answer:

C) to

My brother is indifferent to whatever I say.

Answer 2

Answer:

My brother is indifferent to whatever I say.

Explanation:

• The bracketed part can be modified by using 'to' instead of about.
• The sentence describes that his brother doesn't pay attention to whatever is said.
• The preposition used in the sentence along with indifferent is 'to'.
• The prepositions denote the position, direction, and time of the noun or pronoun.
• The sentence speaks about the lack of interest shown by his brother in whatever the speaker says.
• The correct sentence after improvement, My brother is indifferent to whatever I say.