Select the most appropriate collocation to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

The banker warned me not to be careless from my ATM card.

The correct answer is: Careless with 

Key Points

• Collocation is the combination of words formed when two or more words are often used together in a way that sounds correct.
• Let us look at the meaning and use of the given prepositions.
  • From: Used to refer to the place where someone or something starts or originates.
  • Beside: Next to or at the side of.
  • With: Used to indicate being together or being involved.
  • Across: In a position reaching from one side to the other.
  • On: Moving to a position that is supported by something.
• In the given sentence 'careless' is used as a verb. The verb 'care' is always followed by 'of', 'for', 'with' and 'about'.
• "Care with" means to be concerned about something very important.
• So, according to the options, only 'with' can be used with 'careless'.
• The implied meaning of the sentence is: The banker cautioned me not to use my ATM card carelessly.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete sentence: The banker warned me not to be careless with my ATM card.