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She scoffed on the idea of revolution.

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Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).

She scoffed on the idea of revolution.

1. for
2. at
3. about
4. No improvement

Correct Option: B

scoffed (Verb) : to talk about somebody/something in a way that makes it clear that you think he/ it is stupid. It agrees with at (Prep.)
Hence, at (Prep.) is the right usage.