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Complete the sentence below by providing the appropriate preposition in the blank space.

Answer:All candidates participating in the matriculation examination are required to abide 【by】 the rules and regulations set by the examination body.

Answer

The correct preposition to fill the blank is 'by'.
The preposition 'by' is correct because the verb 'abide' forms a standard fixed collocation with 'by' (abide by), which means to accept, obey, or conform to a rule or decision.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the main verb requiring a dependent preposition
The verb in the sentence is 'abide'.
Certain verbs in English require specific prepositions to complete their meaning correctly.
2
Determine the correct preposition collocation for 'abide'
The verb 'abide' collocates with 'by' when expressing compliance with rules or decisions.
'Abide by' is a fixed prepositional expression meaning to obey, comply with, or conform to a rule or agreement.

Key Concept

Dependent prepositions and verb-preposition collocations (abide by)
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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