Which sentence uses the correct preposition following 'independent'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The internal audit unit operates independent of regular line agency management.
- Step 1: The adjective 'independent' is idiomatically paired with the preposition 'of'. Step 2. 'Independent of' is the established standard expression. Answer: The internal audit unit operates independent of regular line agency management. Why not the others: 'From', 'with', and 'to' are non-standard pairings with 'independent'.
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