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At first, the new systems analyst worked (i)_______ with colleagues th
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Updated on: 16 Oct 2024, 02:57
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At first, the new systems analyst worked (i)_______ with colleagues throughout the office and even collaborated on several projects without incident. He eventually gained a reputation for his (ii)______ temper, however, after inciting several abrupt altercations with management over trivial matters.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. impetuously | D. mercurial |
| B. habitually | E. lucid |
| C. amicably | F. disillusioned |
Originally posted by SartazAinan on 15 Oct 2024, 11:17.
Last edited by Carcass on 16 Oct 2024, 02:57, edited 2 times in total.
Last edited by Carcass on 16 Oct 2024, 02:57, edited 2 times in total.
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16 Oct 2024, 09:34
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1) worked _______ with colleagues and (support) collaborated.
Best answer is amicably (C)
2) At first ... good thing (time contrast) Eventually ... bad thing
____ temper can only be mercurial (D)
Best answer is amicably (C)
2) At first ... good thing (time contrast) Eventually ... bad thing
____ temper can only be mercurial (D)
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Expert Reply
The correct words for the blanks are (i) amicably and (ii) mercurial.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): C. amicably
The sentence describes how the new systems analyst initially worked with his colleagues. The phrase "even collaborated on several projects without incident" suggests that his interactions were peaceful and friendly. Amicably means in a friendly and peaceable manner, which fits this context perfectly.
- Blank (ii): D. mercurial
The word "however" signals a contrast. The analyst's initial good behavior is contrasted with his later reputation for a " $\qquad$ temper, after inciting several abrupt altercations." Mercurial means subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. This word accurately describes a person who can be friendly one moment and then start abrupt, angry arguments the next.
The Complete Sentence
"At first, the new systems analyst worked amicably with colleagues throughout the office and even collaborated on several projects without incident. He eventually gained a reputation for his mercurial temper, however, after inciting several abrupt altercations with management over trivial matters."
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): C. amicably
The sentence describes how the new systems analyst initially worked with his colleagues. The phrase "even collaborated on several projects without incident" suggests that his interactions were peaceful and friendly. Amicably means in a friendly and peaceable manner, which fits this context perfectly.
- Blank (ii): D. mercurial
The word "however" signals a contrast. The analyst's initial good behavior is contrasted with his later reputation for a " $\qquad$ temper, after inciting several abrupt altercations." Mercurial means subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. This word accurately describes a person who can be friendly one moment and then start abrupt, angry arguments the next.
The Complete Sentence
"At first, the new systems analyst worked amicably with colleagues throughout the office and even collaborated on several projects without incident. He eventually gained a reputation for his mercurial temper, however, after inciting several abrupt altercations with management over trivial matters."
