Wolf asks, "Are those of us who suspect there is no meaning _____ life deluding ourselves in continuing to talk about the possibility of finding meaning _____ life? (Are we being short-sighted, failing to see the implications of one part of our thought on another?)"
A) to; in
B) with; for
C) from; after
D) pre-; post-

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phrase "finding meaning in life" requires the preposition "in" to make sense. The first blank requires a preposition to show what exactly is being suspected about life, and "of" or "about" could work here, but "of" has the advantage of being more commonly used with the verb "suspect." Therefore, the only option that fits both blanks correctly is A) "to; in."

Wolf Asks, "Are Those of Us Who Suspect There Is