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Difficulty: MediumPrepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence below?

Answer:The lead negotiator warned that any hasty decision during the peace talks would be fraught 【with】 severe political consequences.

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The correct preposition is 'with', completing the adjective-preposition collocation 'fraught with'.
The adjective 'fraught' standardly takes the dependent preposition 'with' to form the phrase 'fraught with', which means filled or burdened with something negative or risky.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head adjective requiring a dependent preposition in the sentence context.
The target word requiring a prepositional complement is 'fraught'.
In English grammar, specific adjectives govern particular prepositions to form idiomatic combinations.
2
Determine the standard preposition that pairs with 'fraught' when signifying 'filled with' or 'laden with' unpleasant outcomes.
The correct preposition is 'with'.
The fixed collocation 'fraught with' means causing or filled with something undesirable such as danger, difficulty, or risk.

Key Concept

Dependent Prepositions with Adjectives
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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