Question

In a sentence, which word often pairs with "to" and can be followed by "up," "down," or "with"?

a) The
b) And
c) On
d) From

Answer 1

The word "to" pairs with itself in sentences and can be followed by 'up,' 'down,' or 'with' to form phrases indicating direction, place, time, or infinitive verb forms. However, the correct answer from the provided options (The, And, On, From) is not listed; 'to' pairs with itself and other words.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a sentence, the word that often pairs with "to" and can be followed by "up," "down," or "with" is "to." This is a common preposition that links nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. It serves multiple functions, such as indicating direction, place, time, or introducing an infinitive verb form.

Examples of using "to" with "up," "down," or "with" include:

• "I'm looking forward to catching up with you."
• "He's been feeling down due to recent events."
• "Let's work together to come up with a solution."

The correct answer from the options given (a) The, (b) And, (c) On, (d) From, for the word that often pairs with "to" is none of these. "To" itself is often paired with other words.