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After several hours of discussion, the committee members were able to _____ a compromise on the proposed budget. Which of the following words best completes the sentence to form a standard English collocation?

  1. reachAnswer
  2. B
    make
  3. C
    do
  4. D
    build

Answer

The word 'reach' is the correct choice because it forms the established standard English collocation 'reach a compromise'.
In standard English, the verb 'reach' is the conventional collocational partner for the noun 'compromise' when describing arriving at an agreement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target noun in the sentence.
The target noun is 'compromise'.
English collocational norms dictate specific verbs that pair idiomatically with particular nouns.
2
Select the standard English verb that naturally pairs with 'compromise'.
'Reach' is the correct verb, forming the fixed expression 'reach a compromise'.
'Reach' accurately conveys arriving at a mutual agreement after discussion.

Key Concept

Verb-Noun Collocations
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Collocations and Fixed Phrases

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