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Difficulty: MediumPrepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Despite initial opposition from several board members, the managing director eventually acquiesced _____ the committee's recommendations regarding corporate governance reform. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

  1. inAnswer
  2. B
    to
  3. C
    with
  4. D
    at

Answer

The correct preposition is 'in'.
The correct answer features 'in' because the verb 'acquiesce' standardly collocates with 'in' when expressing assent or agreement to a proposal, decision, or demand.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head verb requiring a dependent preposition in the sentence.
The target verb is 'acquiesced'.
The blank follows 'acquiesced' and connects it to the noun phrase 'the committee's recommendations'.
2
Determine the standard dependent preposition for 'acquiesce'.
'in' is the correct preposition.
In formal English, the verb 'acquiesce' idiomatic complement is 'in' (e.g., acquiesce in a decision/plan).

Key Concept

Dependent prepositions following verbs of assent and compliance
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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