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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence below?

Answer:Despite their initial reservations regarding the new corporate policy, the board members were eventually compelled to acquiesce 【in】 the proposed structural changes.

Answer

in
The formal verb 'acquiesce' standardly collocates with the preposition 'in' when denoting passive agreement, assent, or compliance with plans, policies, or decisions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target verb requiring a dependent preposition.
The target verb in the sentence is 'acquiesce'.
The sentence structure requires a preposition that naturally collocates with 'acquiesce'.
2
Determine the standard grammatical collocation for 'acquiesce'.
The verb 'acquiesce' idiomatically takes the preposition 'in'.
In standard formal English, one acquiesces 'in' a decision, demand, arrangement, or policy, meaning to agree or submit passively.

Key Concept

Dependent Prepositions with Verbs
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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