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Difficulty: EasyCollocations and Fixed Phrases

Following the unexpected delay of the flight, the airline manager stepped forward to _______ an unreserved apology to the stranded passengers. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence?

  1. A
    give
  2. tenderAnswer
  3. C
    make
  4. D
    render

Answer

The word 'tender' correctly completes the sentence to form the fixed formal collocation 'tender an apology'.
The correct option 'tender' naturally collocates with 'an apology' in standard formal English when expressing an official offer of regret.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context and formal register
The context involves an official statement by an airline manager addressing stranded passengers, requiring formal vocabulary.
Word choice in English lexis depends heavily on the appropriate level of formality and register.
2
Identify the target noun requiring a collocating verb
The target phrase is '_______ an unreserved apology'.
Certain nouns pair exclusively with specific verbs to express formal offering.
3
Select the correct collocating verb
'tender' is the standard verb paired with 'an apology' or 'resignation' in formal English.
'Tender an apology' is a fixed collocation in British and standard formal English usage.

Key Concept

Formal Verb-Noun Collocations
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Collocations and Fixed Phrases

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