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[jasonlulu_2000]

Q2: --How amazing it is that astronauts are exploring outer space!
--It�s a challenge ____ man against nature.
A. of B. for

I think both answers are correct in this case. Is it correct from a native�s point of view?

If not, could you give an example for each preposition?

Many thanks

[SimpleEnglishBlogger]

In this context, "of" should be correct. "For" wouldn't sound right.

It's a challenge for me to learn English.
It's a challenge for men to know what women are thinking.
It's a challenge for people to stick to a diet.
It's a challenge for man to go into outer space.

It's a challenge of good vs. bad.
It's a challenge of truly gigantic proportions!

Hope this helps.
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[IanT]

Must say, I don't like either "for" or "of" in this sentence.

Why not just "It's a challenge - man against nature!"
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