Residents were warned that they would be held accountable _________ any damage caused to the community center.

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

A

with

B

to

C

for

D

by

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the best answer. One is held "accountable for" an action or result.

Choice A is incorrect because "accountable with" is not standard usage. Choice B is incorrect because "accountable to" refers to the person/authority one answers to (e.g., "accountable to the boss"), not the action ("damage"). Choice D is incorrect because "accountable by" is not standard usage.

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