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Difficulty: HardConjunctions and Clause Structure

Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction to complete the complex sentence structure below.

Answer:The new diplomatic treaty is considered unprecedented 【in that】 it obligates sovereign signatories to submit their environmental compliance records to an independent international audit.

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The correct conjunction to complete the sentence is 'in that'.
The complex subordinating conjunction 'in that' is used in formal English to introduce a clause that clarifies, defines, or limits a statement by specifying the exact respect or sense in which the main clause assertion (in this case, being 'unprecedented') holds true.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the structural and semantic relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause.
The main clause states that the treaty is described as 'unprecedented', while the subordinate clause provides the exact feature or respect that justifies this description.
Identifying the functional relationship between clauses determines the appropriate subordinating conjunction.
2
Select the subordinating conjunction that functions to express 'in the specific respect that'.
'In that' is the correct conjunction because it defines and restricts the precise sense in which the main clause attribute applies.
Other connectors like 'whereby' denote method, 'whereas' denotes contrast, and 'inasmuch as' indicates degree or general cause.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Respect and Specific Explanation (In that)
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