reaction to sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. the way you feel, speak, or behave because of something that has happened.
prep. phr.. a noun phrase indicating a response or physiological effect triggered by a specific stimulus; often used to describe emotional, chemical, or physical consequences.
What was his reaction to the news?
The public's reaction to the new tax law was mostly negative, with many people protesting in the streets.
The patient showed an adverse reaction to the medication, prompting the medical staff to cease the treatment immediately and monitor his vital signs.
the preposition 'to' is mandatory when specifying the cause of the response.
encourage students to use this with adjectives like 'positive', 'negative', or 'allergic' to build common collocations.
What was your reaction for the movie?What was your reaction to the movie?English uses the preposition 'to' after 'reaction' to connect it to the stimulus.