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The new supervisor advised all factory workers to strictly comply _____ the safety guidelines established by the management.

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence above?

  1. A
    to
  2. withAnswer
  3. C
    by
  4. D
    at

Answer

The preposition 'with' correctly completes the sentence.
In standard English grammar, the verb 'comply' takes the dependent preposition 'with' to mean obeying or acting in accordance with a rule, order, or request. Therefore, the phrase 'comply with the safety guidelines' is grammatically correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head verb requiring a preposition
The target verb in the sentence is 'comply'.
Prepositions following specific verbs are fixed by standard English usage (dependent prepositions).
2
Determine the correct dependent preposition for 'comply'
'Comply' pairs exclusively with 'with' when expressing obedience to rules or commands.
Expressions like 'adhere to' or 'abide by' share similar meanings but take different prepositions.

Key Concept

Dependent Prepositions
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