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(i)_____ it has fallen from popularity, legends of the kingdom of the
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09 Nov 2022, 22:07
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(i)_____ it has fallen from popularity, legends of the kingdom of the priest-king Prester John stirred the imagination of Europe for the second half of the Middle Ages (and beyond), when countless explorers and cartographers traveled to the East, hoping to (ii)_____ the true kingdom's location and learn more about its leader.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A.Before that | D.contravene |
| B. Given that | E.descry |
| C.Although | F.debunk |
Re: (i)_____ it has fallen from popularity, legends of the kingdom of the
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09 Nov 2022, 22:17
09 Nov 2022, 22:17
Carcass, How does although fit here? I got confused in the first blank.
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10 Nov 2022, 00:10
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Expert Reply
It is a typical GRE construction to create a contrast in the sentence.
Although the football team lost 3 games, it was able to win the world series thanks to a new player in the second part of the season.
I explain this in my new guide in the making and surely I should be obligated to pass through the hot carbons with my bare feet for not realising yet
(i)_____ it has fallen from popularity, legends of the kingdom of the priest-king Prester John stirred the imagination of Europe for the second half of the Middle Ages
Even though (Although) the popularity decreased, the Kingdom still moves the imagination
Pretty simple
Although the football team lost 3 games, it was able to win the world series thanks to a new player in the second part of the season.
I explain this in my new guide in the making and surely I should be obligated to pass through the hot carbons with my bare feet for not realising yet
(i)_____ it has fallen from popularity, legends of the kingdom of the priest-king Prester John stirred the imagination of Europe for the second half of the Middle Ages
Even though (Although) the popularity decreased, the Kingdom still moves the imagination
Pretty simple
