Question

The chief guest presided _ the function

Answer 1

the chief guest presided over the function

Answer 2

The answer is 'over.'

The chief guest presided over the function.

Phrasal Verbs

• Phrasal verbs refer to the phrases which act as a verb and consist of a verb and a preposition.

• 'Presided over' consists of the verb 'presided' and the preposition 'over.'

• 'Presided over' means to be in charge of a meeting or an event. In the given sentence, the chief guest was the leader of the function. Thus, 'presided over' is used.