Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the following sentence.
They are cutting down trees ______ the tune of 1000 tons a month.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The phrase "to the tune of" is used to emphasize how large an amount of money or a quantity is.
In this context, it highlights the significant and specific scale of the deforestation (1000 tons per month).
Other example: "The project was over budget to the tune of several million dollars."