Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: We should prevent damage and theft of public property.

Question

Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:

We should prevent damage and theft of public property.

1. A. to (Correct answer)
2. B. of
3. C. at
4. D. on

Correct Answer

Option A — to

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is to.

Key Points

• The correct preposition is 'to': 'We should prevent damage to [and theft of] public property.' The standard collocation is 'damage to' (something).
• The answer fills the blank after 'damage and theft' to connect with 'public property.'