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In the past, dogs with similar conditions responded
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15 May 2025, 06:48
15 May 2025, 06:48
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In the past, dogs with similar conditions responded $\(\qquad\)$ to the unorthodox treatment, so the veterinarian claimed it was her only viable option.
| Two Answers |
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| A. naturally |
| B. favorably |
| C. rapidly | D. positively | E. poorly |
| F. slowly |
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Re: In the past, dogs with similar conditions responded
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31 May 2025, 10:23
31 May 2025, 10:23
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Analyzing the Blank
We need two words that indicate the treatment was effective or successful in the past, making it the best choice now.
Possible meanings:
- Positive responses: "Favorably," "positively," "rapidly" (if quick recovery is implied).
- Negative responses: "Poorly," "slowly" (wouldn't justify using the treatment).
- Neutral: "Naturally" (doesn't imply success or failure).
Evaluating the Options
A. naturally
- Meaning: In a normal or expected way.
- Fit: Doesn't imply success; just that the response wasn't artificial.
- Weak candidate.
B. favorably
- Meaning: In a positive or approving way; successfully.
- Fit: Strong. Past success justifies the treatment.
- Select.
C. rapidly
- Meaning: Quickly.
- Fit: Could imply quick recovery, but doesn't necessarily mean the outcome was good (e.g., rapid decline).
- Less precise than "favorably."
D. positively
- Meaning: In a good or beneficial way.
- Fit: Synonymous with "favorably"; directly implies success.
- Select.
E. poorly
- Meaning: In an unsatisfactory way.
- Fit: Contradicts the idea of the treatment being viable.
- Reject.
F. slowly
- Meaning: At a slow pace.
- Fit: Doesn't imply success; could even suggest inefficacy.
- Reject.
Best Choices
The two words that most clearly indicate past success are:
1. B. favorably
2. D. positively
Why Not Others?
- Rapidly/naturally: Don't guarantee a positive outcome.
- Poorly/slowly: Undermine the treatment's viability.
- "Favorably" and "positively" are the most direct synonyms for success.
Final Answer
B. favorably and D. positively are the correct choices.
Correct Answers: B, D
We need two words that indicate the treatment was effective or successful in the past, making it the best choice now.
Possible meanings:
- Positive responses: "Favorably," "positively," "rapidly" (if quick recovery is implied).
- Negative responses: "Poorly," "slowly" (wouldn't justify using the treatment).
- Neutral: "Naturally" (doesn't imply success or failure).
Evaluating the Options
A. naturally
- Meaning: In a normal or expected way.
- Fit: Doesn't imply success; just that the response wasn't artificial.
- Weak candidate.
B. favorably
- Meaning: In a positive or approving way; successfully.
- Fit: Strong. Past success justifies the treatment.
- Select.
C. rapidly
- Meaning: Quickly.
- Fit: Could imply quick recovery, but doesn't necessarily mean the outcome was good (e.g., rapid decline).
- Less precise than "favorably."
D. positively
- Meaning: In a good or beneficial way.
- Fit: Synonymous with "favorably"; directly implies success.
- Select.
E. poorly
- Meaning: In an unsatisfactory way.
- Fit: Contradicts the idea of the treatment being viable.
- Reject.
F. slowly
- Meaning: At a slow pace.
- Fit: Doesn't imply success; could even suggest inefficacy.
- Reject.
Best Choices
The two words that most clearly indicate past success are:
1. B. favorably
2. D. positively
Why Not Others?
- Rapidly/naturally: Don't guarantee a positive outcome.
- Poorly/slowly: Undermine the treatment's viability.
- "Favorably" and "positively" are the most direct synonyms for success.
Final Answer
B. favorably and D. positively are the correct choices.
Correct Answers: B, D
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