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All registered political parties participating in the upcoming election are expected to _____ the rules established by the electoral commission. Which of the following prepositional verbs correctly completes the sentence?

  1. abide byAnswer
  2. B
    abide to
  3. C
    abide with
  4. D
    abide for

Answer

abide by
The prepositional verb 'abide by' is a fixed idiom meaning to conform to, obey, or respect rules, laws, or decisions. In the context of political parties adhering to electoral guidelines, 'abide by' is the grammatically and idiomatically correct choice.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context to determine the required meaning.
The blank requires a verb phrase meaning to comply with or obey official regulations.
The sentence discusses political parties following guidelines set by an electoral body.
2
Select the correct fixed preposition to pair with 'abide'.
'abide by' is the standard prepositional verb.
In English grammar, the verb 'abide' takes the preposition 'by' when referring to adherence to rules or agreements.

Key Concept

Prepositional Verbs and Fixed Collocations
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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