Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Peter was the last to know that she had been cheating of him.

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  1. cheating in him
  2. cheating on him
  3. cheating up him
  4. cheat of him 

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Option 2 : cheating on him
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The correct answer is Option 2)

Key Points

  • The word "cheating" means acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination. (धोखा देना)
    • Example: He was caught cheating during the exam.
  • "Cheating on him" refers to being unfaithful to him in a romantic relationship. (धोखा देना)
    • Example: She was cheating on him with his best friend.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Cheating in him (उसमें धोखा देना): This phrase is grammatically incorrect and does not convey a meaningful sense in English.
  • Cheating up him (उसके ऊपर धोखा देना): This phrase is also grammatically incorrect and not used in standard English.
  • Cheat of him (उससे धोखा देना): This phrase could imply depriving him of something through deceit, but it is not the correct usage in the context of romantic unfaithfulness.
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