Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The witness was reluctant to part ____ vital information.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The phrasal verb "part with" means to give something away, especially something that you would prefer to keep or that is valuable (like information, money, or possessions).
Context: In this context, the witness is hesitant to share or release the "vital information" they possess.
By: Does not form a standard phrasal verb with "part" in this context.
Of: While "part of" exists (meaning a piece of something), it doesn't fit the action of giving something away as a verb phrase here.
From: "Part from" is typically used when talking about people separating from each other (e.g., "They parted from each other at the station").
Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is ‘with’.
The complete sentence is: "The witness was reluctant to part with vital information."