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At one end of the spectrum is Van Gogh's (i) $\qquad$ life driven by t
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At one end of the spectrum is Van Gogh's (i) $\(\qquad\)$ life driven by the demons of madness and at the other end is Monet's (ii) $\(\qquad\)$ life in his beloved garden at Giverny.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. turbulent | D. stoical |
| B. rowdy | E. tranquil |
| C. boisterous | F. bucolic |
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Re: At one end of the spectrum is Van Gogh's (i) $\qquad$ life driven by t
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11 Mar 2025, 11:33
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The correct answers are A and E.
Answer Blank (i): Choices B and C are similar. Although both "rowdy" and "boisterous" have other meanings, they mean "loud," so their similarity makes either suspect as the correct answer. Choice A, "turbulent," meaning "having a chaotic or restless nature, agitated, disturbed," fits the idea of mental illness best.
Answer Blank (ii): Choice D, "stoical," is incorrect because it means "unemotional, indifferent," and the clause states that Monet loved his garden, so he wasn't indifferent. Choice F, "bucolic," means "pastoral, relating to the countryside," which describes where Monet lived, but choice E is a better answer. You need an answer that counterbalances the emotionalism of Van Gogh, and that's "tranquil," meaning "free of disturbance, not agitated," choice E.
The correct answers are A and E.
Answer Blank (i): Choices B and C are similar. Although both "rowdy" and "boisterous" have other meanings, they mean "loud," so their similarity makes either suspect as the correct answer. Choice A, "turbulent," meaning "having a chaotic or restless nature, agitated, disturbed," fits the idea of mental illness best.
Answer Blank (ii): Choice D, "stoical," is incorrect because it means "unemotional, indifferent," and the clause states that Monet loved his garden, so he wasn't indifferent. Choice F, "bucolic," means "pastoral, relating to the countryside," which describes where Monet lived, but choice E is a better answer. You need an answer that counterbalances the emotionalism of Van Gogh, and that's "tranquil," meaning "free of disturbance, not agitated," choice E.
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