The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully:
The committee insisted ____ a thorough investigation before proceeding ____ any decision.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
"Insisted on" is the correct phrasal verb meaning to demand something forcefully.
"Proceeding with" means to continue doing something, in this case, making a decision.
The complete sentence is: "The committee insisted on a thorough investigation before proceeding with any decision."