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In 1961, putting a man on the moon by 1970 seemed not only (i) $\qquad
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25 Jan 2025, 10:37
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In 1961, putting a man on the moon by 1970 seemed not only (i) $\(\qquad\)$ , but also not (ii) _______ in the time frame.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. improbable | D. serviceable |
| B. unusual | E. feasible |
| C. fortuitous | F. durable |
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In 1961, putting a man on the moon by 1970 seemed not only (i) $\qquad
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02 Mar 2025, 13:55
02 Mar 2025, 13:55
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The correct answers are $\(\mathbf{A}\)$ and E .
Answer Blank (i): Once you figure out all the negatives in the sentence, you'll see that you need two words that balance each other. Choice A, "improbable," means "unlikely to happen." Choice B, "unusual," meaning "out of the ordinary, odd" doesn't strike the right significance in describing putting a human on the moon. Choice C is incorrect because "fortuitous" means "happening by chance, unplanned," the opposite of requirements for the space program.
Answer Blank (ii): Choice E, "feasible," meaning "possible, viable" balances "improbable" when you add the "not" from the sentence in front of "feasible." Choice D, "serviceable," means "usable, capable of lasting for a long time." The latter definition makes it a synonym for choice F, "durable," but you're not looking for synonyms, and those words don't make sense in the context.
The correct answers are $\(\mathbf{A}\)$ and E .
Answer Blank (i): Once you figure out all the negatives in the sentence, you'll see that you need two words that balance each other. Choice A, "improbable," means "unlikely to happen." Choice B, "unusual," meaning "out of the ordinary, odd" doesn't strike the right significance in describing putting a human on the moon. Choice C is incorrect because "fortuitous" means "happening by chance, unplanned," the opposite of requirements for the space program.
Answer Blank (ii): Choice E, "feasible," meaning "possible, viable" balances "improbable" when you add the "not" from the sentence in front of "feasible." Choice D, "serviceable," means "usable, capable of lasting for a long time." The latter definition makes it a synonym for choice F, "durable," but you're not looking for synonyms, and those words don't make sense in the context.
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