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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct particle to form an appropriate phrasal verb.

Answer:Despite the intense pressure from board members during the emergency meeting, the chief executive officer refused to back 【down】 from his proposed policy.

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down
The phrasal verb 'back down' means to retreat from a position, opinion, or claim when faced with opposition. In the sentence, 'down' correctly completes the phrasal verb phrase 'back down from'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contextual meaning required by the sentence stem.
The sentence context indicates a refusal to yield, concede, or abandon a stance despite pressure.
The expression 'refused to back ___ from his proposed policy' requires a particle that signifies retreating from a position.
2
Select the correct particle that forms the appropriate phrasal verb with 'back'.
The phrasal verb 'back down' means to withdraw a claim, demand, or position in the face of opposition.
'Back down' specifically collocates with the preposition 'from' when referring to relinquishing an argument or policy stance.

Key Concept

Phrasal Verbs with 'Back'
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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