From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each…

Analyze the question The sentence is "Her shoes are made ____ genuine leather." We need the correct preposition after "made."

Explain the concept The preposition after "made" depends on what is being described:

• made of is used when the material is still recognizable in the finished product (the shoes are still visibly leather). Example: "The table is made of wood."
• made from is used when the material has been changed so much that it is no longer recognizable. Example: "Wine is made from grapes."
• made by is used for the person or company that produced the item. Example: "The shoes were made by a Nigerian cobbler."
• made with is used for ingredients or tools, usually in food. Example: "The soup is made with palm oil."

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1. The phrase "genuine leather" names the material the shoes are made from.
2. Leather is still recognizable in shoes, so the correct preposition is of.
3. Checking the other options: • A. "made on" is wrong because it does not fit this meaning. • C. "made with" suggests leather is only one ingredient or tool, which is not the idea here. • D. "made by" would need to be followed by a maker (a person or company), not a material.

Correct sentence: "Her shoes are made of genuine leather."

Answer: B (of)

Tip: Remember "OF = Obvious material." If you can still see or recognize the material, such as wood, leather, gold, or glass, use made of. If the material has been transformed, use made from. If a person or company is named, use made by.