The literary critic assumed the audience was familiar _________ the works of Dostoevsky, so she skipped the introductory summary.

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writing

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

with

B

to

C

about

D

for

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. The adjective "familiar" is followed by "with" when meaning having knowledge of something (e.g., "familiar with the topic").

Choice B is incorrect because "familiar to" is used when the subject is known by someone else (e.g., "the face was familiar to me"). Choice C is incorrect because "familiar about" is not standard English usage. Choice D is incorrect because "familiar for" is not standard English usage.