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Difficulty: MediumIdiomatic Word Choice

As a seasoned wildlife tracker, Marcus was highly attuned with the subtle rustles and shifts in the forest undergrowth, often identifying approaching predators long before they came into view.

Which of the following is the most idiomatically correct choice to replace the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. attuned toAnswer
  3. C
    attuned in
  4. D
    attuned by

Answer

attuned to
The adjective 'attuned' must be paired with the preposition 'to' to idiomatically express being receptive, responsive, or aware. Therefore, the option containing 'attuned to' is correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the word being tested and the preposition that follows it.
The sentence pairs the adjective 'attuned' with the preposition 'with'.
To evaluate if the underlined portion is idiomatically correct or needs replacement.
2
Recall the correct preposition collocation for 'attuned'.
The standard English idiom to mean receptive, responsive, or accustomed to something is 'attuned to'.
Adjectives often require specific prepositions to form correct idiomatic expressions.
3
Select the option that matches this correct idiomatic form.
The option containing 'attuned to' is correct.
This replacement ensures the sentence is idiomatically and grammatically precise.

Key Concept

Idiomatic Preposition Collocation
Estimated Time:45s
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Idiomatic Word Choice

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