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Fill in the blank with the word that correctly completes the standard English fixed phrase in the sentence below.

Answer:The annual financial audit was conducted in 【accordance】 with the established accounting regulations.

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The word that correctly completes the fixed phrase is 'accordance'.
The noun 'accordance' forms the fixed prepositional phrase 'in accordance with', which is standard English for conforming to established laws, rules, or standards.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the structure of the prepositional phrase surrounding the blank.
The frame consists of 'in' before the blank and 'with' after the blank.
Fixed prepositional expressions follow strict structural pairings in standard English.
2
Select the noun that completes the fixed phrase meaning 'in agreement or conformity with established rules'.
The word 'accordance' fits precisely to form 'in accordance with'.
'In accordance with' is the standard, recognized idiomatic fixed phrase used when following official guidelines or regulations.

Key Concept

Fixed Prepositional Phrases and Collocations
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Collocations and Fixed Phrases

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