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Each sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five lettered words or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

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1.

Nonviolent demonstrations often create such tensions that a community that has constantly refused to ---------- its injustices is forced to correct them: the injustices can no longer be ----------.
- A.
  
  Acknowledge; ignored
- B.
  
  Decrease; verified
- C.
  
  Tolerate; accepted
- D.
  
  Address; eliminated
- E.
  
  Explain; discussed
Correct Answer
A. Acknowledge; ignored

Explanation
Nonviolent demonstrations often create such tensions that a community that has constantly refused to acknowledge its injustices is forced to correct them: the injustices can no longer be ignored.

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2.

Since 1813 reaction to Jane Austen's novels has oscillated between ---------- and condescension; but in general later writers have esteemed her works more highly than did most of her literary ----------.
- A.
  
  Dismissal; admirers
- B.
  
  Adoration; contemporaries
- C.
  
  Disapproval; readers
- D.
  
  Indifference; followers
- E.
  
  Approbation; precursors
Correct Answer
B. Adoration; contemporaries

Explanation
The sentence states that the reaction to Jane Austen's novels has oscillated between two contrasting attitudes. The first blank should be filled with a word that represents a positive reaction, and "adoration" fits this context. The second blank should be filled with a word that represents the people who had this reaction, and "contemporaries" refers to the people who lived during the same time period as Jane Austen. Therefore, "adoration; contemporaries" is the correct answer.

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3.

There are, as yet, no vegetation types or ecosystems whose study has been ---------- to the extent that they no longer ---------- ecologists.
- A.
  
  Perfected; hinder
- B.
  
  Exhausted; interest
- C.
  
  Prolonged; require
- D.
  
  Prevented; challenge
- E.
  
  Delayed; benefit
Correct Answer
B. Exhausted; interest

Explanation
The given correct answer is "exhausted; interest". This means that there are no vegetation types or ecosystems that have been fully studied or understood to the point where they no longer interest ecologists. The word "exhausted" implies that the study of these vegetation types or ecosystems has been thorough and comprehensive, leaving no further knowledge to be gained. However, despite this level of study, they still continue to interest ecologists, suggesting that there is always more to learn and discover in the field of ecology.

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Under ethical guidelines recently adopted by the National Institutes of Health, human genes are to be manipulated only to correct diseases for which ---------- treatments are unsatisfactory.
- A.
  
  Similar
- B.
  
  Most
- C.
  
  Dangerous
- D.
  
  Uncommon
- E.
  
  Alternative
Correct Answer
E. Alternative

Explanation
According to the ethical guidelines adopted by the National Institutes of Health, human genes should only be manipulated to correct diseases for which alternative treatments are unsatisfactory. This means that gene manipulation should only be considered when other treatment options have been exhausted or are ineffective.

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It was her view that the country's problems had been ---------- by foreign technocrats, so that to invite them to come back would be counterproductive.
- A.
  
  Foreseen
- B.
  
  Attacked
- C.
  
  Ascertained
- D.
  
  Exacerbated
- E.
  
  Analyzed
Correct Answer
D. Exacerbated

Explanation
The correct answer is "exacerbated". The sentence states that the country's problems had been worsened or made more severe by foreign technocrats. Inviting them to come back would be counterproductive because it would only make the problems worse.

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Winsor McCay, the cartoonist, could draw with incredible ----------: his comic strip about Little Nemo was characterized by marvelous draftmanship and sequencing.
- A.
  
  Sincerity
- B.
  
  Efficiency
- C.
  
  Virtuosity
- D.
  
  Rapidity
- E.
  
  Energy
Correct Answer
C. Virtuosity

Explanation
The given sentence states that Winsor McCay, the cartoonist, had incredible skill in drawing. This is supported by the fact that his comic strip about Little Nemo was characterized by marvelous draftsmanship and sequencing. The word "virtuosity" accurately describes this high level of skill and talent in drawing, making it the correct answer.

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The actual ---------- of Wilson's position was always ---------- by his refusal to compromise after having initially agreed to negotiate a settlement.
- A.
  
  Outcome; foreshadowed
- B.
  
  Logic; enhanced
- C.
  
  Rigidity; betrayed
- D.
  
  Uncertainty; alleviated
- E.
  
  Cowardice; highlighted
Correct Answer
C. Rigidity; betrayed

Explanation
Wilson's position was characterized by rigidity, which means he was inflexible and unwilling to compromise. This rigidity was evident in his refusal to negotiate after initially agreeing to do so, which betrayed his lack of willingness to find a settlement. This suggests that Wilson's initial agreement to negotiate was insincere or done under false pretenses, highlighting his inflexible nature.

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Sentence Completion - I

Nonviolent demonstrations often create such tensions that a community that has constantly refused to ---------- its injustices is forced to correct them: the injustices can no longer be ----------.

Since 1813 reaction to Jane Austen's novels has oscillated between ---------- and condescension; but in general later writers have esteemed her works more highly than did most of her literary ----------.

There are, as yet, no vegetation types or ecosystems whose study has been ---------- to the extent that they no longer ---------- ecologists.

Under ethical guidelines recently adopted by the National Institutes of Health, human genes are to be manipulated only to correct diseases for which ---------- treatments are unsatisfactory.

It was her view that the country's problems had been ---------- by foreign technocrats, so that to invite them to come back would be counterproductive.

Winsor McCay, the cartoonist, could draw with incredible ----------: his comic strip about Little Nemo was characterized by marvelous draftmanship and sequencing.

The actual ---------- of Wilson's position was always ---------- by his refusal to compromise after having initially agreed to negotiate a settlement.