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Read the sentence below carefully. Which particle correctly completes the phrasal verb to convey the meaning of sustaining an institution through a temporary period of financial difficulty?

Answer:The emergency subvention approved by the governing council was intended to tide the newly established institute 【over】 until permanent funding could be secured.

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The correct particle to complete the phrasal verb is 'over' (forming the complete phrasal verb 'tide over').
The phrasal verb 'tide over' specifically means to sustain, assist, or support someone or an institution temporarily until additional resources or a permanent solution become available. Thus, 'over' is the uniquely correct particle required in the blank.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contextual narrative of the sentence.
The sentence describes providing temporary financial support ('emergency subvention') to help an institute survive until permanent funds arrive.
Understanding the context helps identify the specific idiomatic meaning required.
2
Identify the standard phrasal verb formed with the verb stem 'tide'.
The idiomatic multi-word verb 'tide [someone/something] over' means to help someone or an organization manage through a difficult or lean period.
In Standard British English used by JAMB, 'over' is the only accepted particle that collocates with 'tide' to express temporary relief.

Key Concept

Idiomatic Particle Selection in Phrasal Verbs
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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