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Difficulty: MediumPrepositions and Prepositional Phrases

The tribunal ruled that the managing director must be divested _____ all executive authority pending the outcome of the financial audit. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

  1. ofAnswer
  2. B
    from
  3. C
    with
  4. D
    off

Answer

The preposition 'of' correctly completes the sentence to form the standard prepositional pattern 'divest someone of something'.
The verb 'divest' requires the dependent preposition 'of' when expressing the removal of rights, status, or authority from a person or entity.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target verb requiring a dependent preposition in the sentence context.
The target verb is 'divested', used in a formal administrative/legal context.
Certain English verbs require specific fixed prepositions to complete their grammatical meaning.
2
Determine the standard dependent preposition for 'divest'.
The verb 'divest' strictly pairs with 'of' when referring to taking away power, titles, or assets.
'Divest of' is the recognized standard collocation in English grammar.

Key Concept

Dependent prepositions following specific verbs
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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