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Complete the sentence below by selecting the appropriate preposition:

The newly appointed magistrate emphasized that every citizen, regardless of status, must abide _____ the laws of the land.

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

  1. A
    with
  2. byAnswer
  3. C
    to
  4. D
    from

Answer

The preposition that correctly completes the sentence is 'by', forming the phrasal verb 'abide by'.
The verb 'abide' when followed by 'by' forms a standard phrasal combination meaning to accept, obey, or conform strictly to a decision, rule, or law.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the main verb and sentence context
The main verb is 'abide' and the context requires expressing obedience to legal rules.
Prepositional choices following specific verbs depend on fixed grammatical patterns in English.
2
Select the fixed dependent preposition associated with 'abide' for rule compliance
The standard expression meaning to comply with or conform to rules/laws is 'abide by'.
'Abide by' is the established idiom for observing or upholding laws and decisions.

Key Concept

Dependent Prepositions and Fixed Prepositional Phrases
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