The mountain climbers were highly commended because, defiance the severe blizzard warnings, they managed to complete the rescue mission.
Choose the correct pair of prepositions to complete the sentence.

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A in / of
B with / to
C by / from
D for / against

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Answer: A. in / of

Correct Answer: a) in / of
Explanation: The complex prepositional phrase is "in defiance of", which means showing open resistance or bold disobedience to an authority or warning.

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The mountain climbers were highly commended because, ________ defiance ________ the severe blizzard warnings, they managed to complete the rescue mission. Choose the correct pair of prepositions to complete the sentence.

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