Question

Ray was even shy__(of/off) receiving compliments. Fill the blank with suitable preposition.

Answer 1

Answer:

of

Explanation:

Ray was even shy of receiving compliments.

Answer 2

The answer is 'of.'

Ray was even shy of receiving compliments.

• In the given sentence, we need to choose the correct preposition.

• The preposition 'off' is used to refer to situations of separation and disconnect. For example, when we say 'peel off the orange,' we are talking about separating the peel from the orange.

• The preposition 'of' is used to show the connection and relation between two objects. For example, when we say 'the first chapter of the book,' we are talking of the first chapter present in the book.

• Thus 'of' is the answer.