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Difficulty: MediumIdiomatic Prepositions

Read the sentence below from an essay on architectural history.

During the restoration of the eighteenth-century cathedral, the lead preservationist emphasized strict adherence with traditional masonry techniques to preserve structural authenticity.

Which choice best completes the sentence according to the conventions of standard written English?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. adherence toAnswer
  3. C
    adherence for
  4. D
    adherence toward

Answer

The correct option replaces 'adherence with' with 'adherence to'.
The noun 'adherence' idiomatically pairs with the preposition 'to' when referring to maintaining devotion or compliance to a specific standard or practice. Therefore, 'adherence to' is the only choice that conforms to standard English conventions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target word and the attached preposition.
The underlined phrase uses the noun 'adherence' followed by the preposition 'with'.
English grammar requires specific prepositions to follow specific nouns to create correct idiomatic expressions.
2
Determine the idiomatically correct preposition for the noun 'adherence'.
The standard idiomatic expression is 'adherence to' (meaning attachment or devotion to a rule, belief, or method).
Prepositions such as 'with', 'for', and 'toward' do not form standard idiomatic pairings with 'adherence' in this context.

Key Concept

Idiomatic Preposition Pairs (Noun + Preposition)
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