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That Jane Austen's satiric wit is lost on some readers is (i) $\qquad$
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25 Dec 2024, 13:30
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That Jane Austen's satiric wit is lost on some readers is (i) $\(\qquad\)$ because it is so (ii) $\(\qquad\)$ as to become caricature; for example, consider the Rev. Collins in Pride and Prejudice.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. logical | D. flashy |
| B. understandable | E. showy |
| C. inexplicable | F. overdrawn |
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Re: That Jane Austen's satiric wit is lost on some readers is (i) $\qquad$
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26 Dec 2024, 02:36
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Carcass can you please explain
Re: That Jane Austen's satiric wit is lost on some readers is (i) $\qquad$
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26 Dec 2024, 04:04
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Answer Blank (i): Choice A, "logical," means "capable of reasoning in a clear and consistent manner" and may seem correct. But choice B, "understandable," is a better choice between the two because it means "capable of being understood." In the context of the sentence, the writer is not reasoning something out, but stating his/her opinion. Choice C, "inexplicable," means "impossible to explain, incomprehensible." It is the opposite of "understandable." In the context of the entire sentence, the word does not fit the meaning, and so, is incorrect.
Answer Blank (ii): In choosing answers for text completion items, consider the style and tone of the text. Choices D and E, "flashy" and "showy," don't fit either. Only choice F, "overdrawn," meaning "exaggerated" fits the meaning.
Answer Blank (i): Choice A, "logical," means "capable of reasoning in a clear and consistent manner" and may seem correct. But choice B, "understandable," is a better choice between the two because it means "capable of being understood." In the context of the sentence, the writer is not reasoning something out, but stating his/her opinion. Choice C, "inexplicable," means "impossible to explain, incomprehensible." It is the opposite of "understandable." In the context of the entire sentence, the word does not fit the meaning, and so, is incorrect.
Answer Blank (ii): In choosing answers for text completion items, consider the style and tone of the text. Choices D and E, "flashy" and "showy," don't fit either. Only choice F, "overdrawn," meaning "exaggerated" fits the meaning.
