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The accused person appeared completely indifferent _____ the feelings of the victim's family throughout the trial. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

  1. toAnswer
  2. B
    with
  3. C
    for
  4. D
    on

Answer

to
The correct answer is 'to' because the adjective 'indifferent' requires the dependent preposition 'to' to form a standard grammatical collocation meaning unconcerned or uninfluenced.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key adjective governing the preposition in the sentence.
The target adjective is 'indifferent'.
Certain adjectives in English require specific dependent prepositions to complete their meaning.
2
Determine the correct dependent preposition associated with 'indifferent'.
The preposition 'to' correctly pairs with 'indifferent' ('indifferent to').
'Indifferent to' is the fixed idiom meaning unconcerned, uninfluenced, or lacking interest.

Key Concept

Dependent Prepositions following Adjectives
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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