Question

Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase unidiomatically? A) This summer is looking to be hotter than the previous one to many meteorologists. B) The little bunny went under the bridge when he saw the hungry, brown fox approaching. C) All of the club members agreed to abide to the rules established by the club's founders. D) When the fire starts to go out, place a few more logs upon it and poke it back into life.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

Sentence C uses the prepositional phrase in an unidiomatic way. One does not "abide to" the rules. Instead, the correct preposition should be "by."

Therefore, the sentence should read: "All of the club members agreed to abide by the rules established by the club's founders." By changing "to" to "by," the sentence is now correct and the prepositional phrase is idiomatic.