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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct preposition to complete the prepositional verb.

Answer:The long-term viability of the community health initiative will ultimately hinge 【on】 the continuous support of local healthcare professionals.

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The correct preposition to fill the blank is 'on' (or 'upon').
The prepositional verb 'hinge on' (or 'hinge upon') means to depend entirely on something as a central factor or condition. In this context, the success and viability of the program depend on the support of healthcare professionals.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the base verb and the intended meaning of the sentence.
The verb is 'hinge', and the context implies that the viability of the initiative depends on continuous support.
Prepositional verbs require specific standard prepositions to express particular relations such as dependency.
2
Determine the correct fixed preposition that collocates with 'hinge'.
'Hinge' combines with 'on' or 'upon' to mean 'to depend or turn on a critical factor'.
Prepositions like 'at', 'with', or 'to' do not form a grammatically valid prepositional verb with 'hinge' to denote dependence.

Key Concept

Prepositional Verb Collocation (hinge on / hinge upon)
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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