Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

After the advice of his father, he was reconciled _________ his wife.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. by

  4. in
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Explanation

In this context, 'reconciled to' is an idiomatic expression meaning to be restored to a relationship or to accept a situation. While 'reconciled with' is also common, 'to' is a standard preposition used in passive constructions regarding relationships.

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