He appears distressed; I believe he accepted the criticism _____________ heart. Which is the correct preposition to complete the sentence?

English Mcqs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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Published
20 Aug 2020
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The correct phrase is 'took the criticism to heart,' meaning he was emotionally affected by the criticism. Therefore, option A is correct.

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