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Difficulty: EasyIdiomatic Word Choice

Many modern structures rely heavily on solar energy. The efficiency of these solar panels depends in the amount of sunlight they receive daily.

Which option is the best replacement for the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. depends onAnswer
  3. C
    depends of
  4. D
    depends to

Answer

depends on
The verb 'depend' is idiomatically followed by the preposition 'on' to show contingency or reliance. The choice 'depends on' is the only option that uses the correct preposition collocation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the verb and preposition combination in the underlined portion.
The text uses the phrase 'depends in'.
To evaluate if the preposition 'in' is the correct idiomatic partner for the verb 'depend'.
2
Determine the correct idiomatic preposition that matches the context of reliance or contingency.
The verb 'depend' conventionally pairs with the preposition 'on' to show that one thing is contingent upon another.
English grammatical conventions dictate specific preposition pairings with certain verbs.
3
Compare the options and select the one that matches the correct idiomatic pairing.
The choice 'depends on' is correct, whereas the others use incorrect prepositions.
Selecting the correct preposition establishes proper idiomatic usage.

Key Concept

Idiomatic Preposition Usage
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