Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
Somesh must adapt with the circumstances.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. to the circumstances.
Context: The sentence talks about Somesh needing to adjust himself according to different situations. The highlighted phrase must express the correct relation between adapt and circumstances.
Grammatical concept: The verb adapt is always followed by the preposition to when it means to adjust to something.
- Correct usage: adapt to
- Incorrect usage: adapt with / adapt by / adapt in
Analysis of the given options:
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at the circumstances – Grammatically incorrect phrase, wrong preposition.
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the circumstances – Incomplete correction; still grammatically wrong.
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to the circumstances – Correct collocation; fully replaces the incorrect phrase.
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by the circumstances – Incorrect meaning; implies being affected by circumstances.
Correct word/ phrase: adapt to the circumstances
Final sentence: Somesh must adapt to the circumstances.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.