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The panel was mandated to look _____ the circumstances surrounding the sudden financial discrepancy before submitting its final report. Which of the following prepositions correctly completes the sentence?

  1. intoAnswer
  2. B
    at
  3. C
    over
  4. D
    through

Answer

into
The preposition 'into' combines with the verb 'look' to form the phrasal verb 'look into', which idiomatically means to investigate or research a matter officially and thoroughly.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The sentence describes an official panel tasked with examining the circumstances of a financial discrepancy.
Identifying the contextual meaning determines which phrasal verb particle is idiomatically appropriate.
2
Evaluate the particle options with the base verb 'look'
'Look into' specifically means to investigate or examine the facts of a situation.
Matching the verb 'look' with the preposition 'into' forms the correct phrasal verb corresponding to official investigation.

Key Concept

Phrasal Verbs with 'Look'
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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