Examkin

Question

Difficulty: MediumPrepositions and Prepositional Phrases

During the cross-examination, the witness remained steadfast, asserting that his statements were entirely consistent _____ the facts presented in the police report. Which preposition appropriately fills the blank in the sentence?

  1. withAnswer
  2. B
    to
  3. C
    by
  4. D
    at

Answer

The correct preposition is 'with'.
In English grammar, the adjective 'consistent' is idiomatically followed by the preposition 'with' to express agreement, harmony, or logical compatibility between statements and evidence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head word requiring a preposition
The word needing a completing preposition is the adjective 'consistent'.
Standard English grammar dictates fixed prepositions following specific adjectives.
2
Determine the appropriate dependent preposition
The adjective 'consistent' takes the preposition 'with' when indicating agreement or logical alignment.
'Consistent with' means compatible or agreeing with a set of facts or standards.

Key Concept

Dependent prepositions following adjectives
Rate this question

Topics

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

More questions from this topic