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Which preposition correctly completes the fixed prepositional phrase in the sentence below?

"To avoid severe regulatory sanctions, all municipal development projects must be executed in strict accordance ______ national safety standards."

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

Answer

The preposition that correctly completes the phrase is 'with'.
The compound prepositional phrase 'in accordance with' is a standard English fixed expression meaning in conformity with or following a specific rule, regulation, or standard. Therefore, 'with' is the only grammatically correct choice.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the multi-word prepositional structure in the sentence.
The target structure is the fixed three-word prepositional phrase 'in accordance ______'.
English grammar requires specific fixed prepositions to complete standard multi-word prepositional phrases.
2
Select the correct complementary preposition required by 'in accordance'.
The correct complement is 'with', yielding 'in accordance with'.
The standard English idiomatic collocation expressing conformity to established rules or standards is strictly 'in accordance with'.

Key Concept

Fixed Prepositional Phrases and Collocations
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