He has come ____ a respected family. (Fill in the gap)

to

The correct preposition to fill the gap is 'to'. The phrase 'devoted to' is commonly used to express dedication, strong loyalty, or commitment towards a person, cause, or entity. In this sentence, it implies a strong commitment or dedication to God.

For example:

    
• She is devoted to her family.
    
• He devoted his life to serving the poor.
    
• They are devoted to their work.

Understanding the correct usage of prepositions with adjectives and verbs is crucial for mastering English grammar, especially for competitive exams and professional communication.

The verb 'abstain' means to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. It is always followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate the specific activity or item being avoided. Therefore, 'abstain from smoking' correctly conveys the meaning of refraining from smoking. This is a common fixed prepositional usage in English.

The word "memoranda" is the plural form of "memorandum." In English grammar, subject-verb agreement dictates that a plural subject must be accompanied by a plural verb. Since "memoranda" is plural and the sentence describes a past action in the passive voice ("signed"), the appropriate auxiliary verb is "were."

If the subject had been singular (e.g., "The memorandum"), the correct verb would have been "was."

In the context of directing someone to a specific page in a book or document, the preposition "to" is most commonly and idiomatically used with the verb "open". It indicates the action of turning to or arriving at that particular page.

For example:

    
• "Please open to page 50." (Correct and common)
    
• "Turn to page 50."

While "at" can sometimes denote a specific location, "open at page 50" is less common in modern English for this specific directive compared to "open to page 50." The preposition "on" is used to describe content found on a page (e.g., "The answer is on page 50").