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Difficulty: EasyIdiomatic Prepositions

The success of the community garden project depends of the dedication of its volunteers, who plant and harvest the crops each season. Which of the following choices is the best replacement for the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. B
    depends to
  3. depends onAnswer
  4. D
    depends in

Answer

depends on
The correct choice is 'depends on'. In standard English, the verb 'depend' is idiomatically followed by the preposition 'on' when expressing reliance. Therefore, this option makes the sentence idiomatically correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the verb that is paired with the preposition in the underlined phrase.
The verb is 'depend' ('depends').
We need to determine the correct preposition that idiomatically pairs with this specific verb.
2
Recall or determine the standard English idiom for this verb-preposition pair.
In standard English, the verb 'depend' is paired with the preposition 'on' (or sometimes 'upon') to indicate reliance.
Preposition usage is idiomatic, meaning it follows established language patterns rather than strict grammatical rules.
3
Select the option that matches this idiomatic combination.
The correct phrase is 'depends on'.
This establishes grammatical and idiomatic correctness in the sentence.

Key Concept

Idiomatic prepositions require pairing specific verbs, adjectives, or nouns with their standard prepositions, such as 'depend on'.
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