Question

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:

You must adapt with the situation.

• A. to the situation
• B. the situation
• C. adapt to the situation
• D. by the situation

Answer 1

Answer:

C. adapt to the situation

• The Rule of Phrasal Verbs / Prepositional Verbs: In English, the verb adapt takes the preposition "to" when it means modifying your behavior or adjusting oneself to new conditions/environments.

• Incorrect Collocation: Phrasing it as "adapt with" is a common grammatical error. While you can say "cope with" or "deal with", adapt must always be paired with "to".

• Evaluating the Options:

  • The option "adapt to the situation" completely replaces the incorrect phrase "adapt with the situation" and fixes the sentence structurally.

• Final Sentence: "You must adapt to the situation."