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After several hours of intense negotiation, the union leaders finally agreed to ______ to the state government's terms. Which of the following phrasal verbs correctly completes the sentence?

  1. give inAnswer
  2. B
    give up
  3. C
    give out
  4. D
    give off

Answer

give in
The phrasal verb 'give in' correctly conveys the meaning of yielding or capitulating to demands after a period of resistance or negotiation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The context describes a negotiation scenario where union leaders concede or submit to proposed terms after resistance.
The selected phrasal verb must express yielding or submitting under pressure.
2
Evaluate the meanings of the phrasal verbs formed with 'give'
'Give in (to)' means to surrender or yield to demands/terms, matching both the semantic requirement and taking the preposition 'to'.
It correctly expresses capitulation in a formal or negotiation context.

Key Concept

Phrasal Verbs and Particle Selection
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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