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During the parliamentary inquiry, the committee chairman asserted that the proposed legislative amendment was not consonant _____ the fundamental provisions of the national constitution. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

  1. A
    to
  2. withAnswer
  3. C
    for
  4. D
    by

Answer

The correct preposition is 'with', completing the phrase 'consonant with'.
The word 'consonant' functions as an adjective meaning consistent or in harmony. In standard formal English grammar, it takes the dependent preposition 'with' to complete its prepositional phrase.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head adjective requiring a dependent preposition in the sentence.
The adjective in focus is 'consonant', which denotes agreement, harmony, or compatibility.
English adjectives of accord or harmony take specific fixed prepositions.
2
Determine the standard prepositional collocation for 'consonant'.
'Consonant' standardly pairs with 'with' (e.g., 'consonant with the law').
Using alternative prepositions like 'to', 'for', or 'by' violates formal idiom rules in Use of English.

Key Concept

Fixed Adjective-Preposition Collocations
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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