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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

The newly appointed committee spent several weeks trying to ________ the complex logistics of distributing medical supplies to rural health centers. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence?

  1. wrestle withAnswer
  2. B
    wrestle over
  3. C
    wrestle through
  4. D
    wrestle against

Answer

wrestle with
The phrasal verb 'wrestle with' means to struggle to deal with or solve a difficult task, problem, or decision. In this sentence, the committee is struggling to manage complex logistics, making 'wrestle with' the appropriate choice.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to determine the intended meaning.
The sentence describes a committee attempting to deal with and resolve a challenging logistical problem.
Identifying the specific action required helps determine the correct particle to pair with the verb 'wrestle'.
2
Evaluate the meanings of the prepositions/particles when paired with 'wrestle'.
'Wrestle with' means to struggle to manage or solve a difficult task, whereas 'wrestle over' means competing for something, and 'wrestle against' implies fighting an adversary.
Only 'wrestle with' properly conveys the sense of grappling with a complex task or dilemma.

Key Concept

Contextual particle selection for phrasal and prepositional verbs
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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