The sudden resignation of the prime minister came _________ of the blue, shocking political analysts across the country.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
out
B
in
C
from
D
over
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The idiom "out of the blue" means to happen unexpectedly or without warning.
Choice B is incorrect because "in of the blue" is not a valid expression. Choice C is incorrect because "from of the blue" is grammatically incorrect. Choice D is incorrect because "over of the blue" is not a valid expression.