Multiple choice softskills communication

_____ John, they won't finish the project until the end of next week.

  1. According

  2. According with

  3. According to

  4. According in

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrase is 'according to' when attributing information or opinions to a source. 'According' is a participle that must be followed by the preposition 'to' to connect with the person or source being referenced. This is a fixed idiomatic expression in English.