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Read the sentence below:

During their study of ancient acoustic chamber design, sound engineers determined that the resonance frequencies of the stone halls were commensurate to the structural dimensions of the instruments stored within.

Which choice best completes the sentence according to the conventions of standard written English?

  1. A
    commensurate to
  2. commensurate withCevap
  3. C
    commensurate for
  4. D
    commensurate towards

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commensurate with
In standard written English, the adjective 'commensurate' idiomatically pairs with the preposition 'with' when indicating that something is proportionate or corresponding in size or degree.

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1
Identify the target adjective in the underlined phrase.
The adjective is 'commensurate', which requires a specific idiomatic preposition when describing proportional relationships.
Standard written English dictates fixed prepositional pairings for specific adjectives.
2
Evaluate the idiom requirement for 'commensurate'.
The standard idiomatic expression is 'commensurate with', meaning corresponding in size, degree, or extent.
Prepositions such as 'to', 'for', and 'towards' violate standard English usage rules when following 'commensurate'.

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