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Difficulty: EasyIdiomatic Word Choice

The local business owners were required to comply to the new safety regulations.

Which of the following is the best replacement for the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. comply withAnswer
  3. C
    comply by
  4. D
    comply for

Answer

The option containing 'comply with' is correct because 'comply' idiomatically requires the preposition 'with' when referring to following regulations.
The correct answer is 'comply with' because the verb 'comply' idiomatically pairs with the preposition 'with' when expressing adherence to a rule or request.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the verb and the preposition combination in the underlined portion.
The sentence uses 'comply to' to express the action of following safety regulations.
Idiomatic usage requires specific prepositions to follow specific verbs.
2
Determine the correct idiomatic preposition that pairs with 'comply'.
The correct idiom is 'comply with'.
The preposition 'with' must follow 'comply' to correctly express adherence to rules.

Key Concept

Idiomatic Preposition Usage
Estimated Time:45s
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