Choose the most appropriate sequence of prepositions that appropriately fills the blanks in the following sentence. _____ rising tensions, the ambassador worked with international observers and…
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Choose the most appropriate sequence of prepositions that appropriately fills the blanks in the following sentence.
_____ rising tensions, the ambassador worked with international observers and entered _____ constructive dialogue to transform regional hostility into a framework _____ peaceful cooperation, and sustainable diplomatic engagement across neighbouring nations.
_____ rising tensions, the ambassador worked with international observers and entered _____ constructive dialogue to transform regional hostility into a framework _____ peaceful cooperation, and sustainable diplomatic engagement across neighbouring nations.
- Alongside, between, towards
- Besides, between, for
- Amidst, into, for
- Among, with, on
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Amidst, into, for
'Amidst rising tensions' means in the middle of them, 'entered into constructive dialogue' is the fixed collocation for beginning talks, and 'a framework for peaceful cooperation' states the purpose of the framework. 'Entered between' and 'entered with' are not idiomatic, and 'a framework on cooperation' or 'towards cooperation' does not fit the purpose being described.
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