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Difficulty: MediumIdiomatic Prepositions

Read the sentence below:

The lead astrophysicist noted that the quiet, isolated setting of the mountain observatory was extraordinarily conducive for long periods of uninterrupted data analysis.

Which choice best completes the sentence idiomatically and grammatically?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. conducive toAnswer
  3. C
    conducive with
  4. D
    conducive in

Answer

conducive to
The adjective 'conducive' idiomatically requires the preposition 'to' when expressing that a condition helps bring about a particular result. Thus, the phrase 'conducive to' is the only choice that adheres to standard English conventions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the underlined adjective-preposition combination in the context of the sentence.
The sentence uses the phrase 'conducive for'.
Standard English conventions mandate specific prepositions following specific adjectives.
2
Determine the standard idiomatic preposition paired with the adjective 'conducive'.
The adjective 'conducive' idiomatically requires the preposition 'to'.
When indicating that something helps produce or encourage a outcome, 'conducive' is always followed by 'to'.

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Idiomatic Prepositions
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