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With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news so
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With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news source for a wide variety of voices and data sources, it seems that newspapers have become nearly (i) ______ . It is surprising that, nonetheless, subscriptions to certain major flágship papers, and even some hometown journals, have (ii) _______ in the last few years.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. bombastic | D. proliferated |
| B. capricious | E. metamorphosed |
| C. obsolete | F. reeled |
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Re: With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news so
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20 Jun 2025, 01:28
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With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news source for a wide variety of voices and data sources, it seems that newspapers have become nearly (i) _Obsolete_ {talking about wide variety hence hinting us about some numbers hence obsolete and not bombastic or capricious}.
it is surprising that, nonetheless, subscriptions to certain major flágship papers, and even some hometown journals, have (ii) _proliferated_ in the last few years. {since he surprised means something opposite must have occurred so the numbers must have increased, metamorphosed and reeled does not fit into the context at all.}
it is surprising that, nonetheless, subscriptions to certain major flágship papers, and even some hometown journals, have (ii) _proliferated_ in the last few years. {since he surprised means something opposite must have occurred so the numbers must have increased, metamorphosed and reeled does not fit into the context at all.}
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Let's break down the sentence blank by blank, paying attention to the contrast signal "Nonetheless."
- "With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news source for a wide variety of voices and data sources, it seems that newspapers have become nearly (i)
$\qquad$ ."
- The first part describes the Internet's rise as a comprehensive news source. This suggests that traditional newspapers, in comparison, might seem to have lost their relevance or utility.
- A. bombastic: Pompous or overblown in speech or writing; grandiloquent. This describes a style, not whether newspapers are relevant.
- B. capricious: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. This describes unpredictability, not the state of newspapers.
- C. obsolete: No longer produced or used; out of date. This perfectly fits the idea that with the Internet's dominance, newspapers might seem to have become irrelevant or no longer needed.
So, Blank (i) is C. obsolete.
- "It is surprising that, nonetheless, subscriptions to certain major flagship papers, and even some hometown journals, have (ii) $\qquad$ in the last few years."
- The word "nonetheless" is a strong contrast signal. It means "in spite of that."
- If it seems newspapers are obsolete, what would be surprising, "nonetheless," about their subscriptions? It would be surprising if they increased or grew.
- D. proliferated: Increased rapidly in numbers; multiplied. This fits the surprising fact that subscriptions have grown despite newspapers seemingly becoming obsolete.
- E. metamorphosed: Changed completely in form or nature. While changes might occur, this doesn't specifically describe the trend of subscriptions (increase/decrease).
- F. reeled: Lost one's balance and staggered or fell; or, in this context, to feel dizzy or confused. This implies a negative or unstable change, which would not be surprising if newspapers are obsolete.
So, Blank (ii) is D. proliferated.
Putting It Together:
"With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news source for a wide variety of voices and data sources, it seems that newspapers have become nearly obsolete. It is surprising that, nonetheless, subscriptions to certain major flagship papers, and even some hometown journals, have proliferated in the last few years."
This sentence creates a coherent contrast between the perceived decline of newspapers and their surprising resurgence in subscriptions.
- "With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news source for a wide variety of voices and data sources, it seems that newspapers have become nearly (i)
$\qquad$ ."
- The first part describes the Internet's rise as a comprehensive news source. This suggests that traditional newspapers, in comparison, might seem to have lost their relevance or utility.
- A. bombastic: Pompous or overblown in speech or writing; grandiloquent. This describes a style, not whether newspapers are relevant.
- B. capricious: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. This describes unpredictability, not the state of newspapers.
- C. obsolete: No longer produced or used; out of date. This perfectly fits the idea that with the Internet's dominance, newspapers might seem to have become irrelevant or no longer needed.
So, Blank (i) is C. obsolete.
- "It is surprising that, nonetheless, subscriptions to certain major flagship papers, and even some hometown journals, have (ii) $\qquad$ in the last few years."
- The word "nonetheless" is a strong contrast signal. It means "in spite of that."
- If it seems newspapers are obsolete, what would be surprising, "nonetheless," about their subscriptions? It would be surprising if they increased or grew.
- D. proliferated: Increased rapidly in numbers; multiplied. This fits the surprising fact that subscriptions have grown despite newspapers seemingly becoming obsolete.
- E. metamorphosed: Changed completely in form or nature. While changes might occur, this doesn't specifically describe the trend of subscriptions (increase/decrease).
- F. reeled: Lost one's balance and staggered or fell; or, in this context, to feel dizzy or confused. This implies a negative or unstable change, which would not be surprising if newspapers are obsolete.
So, Blank (ii) is D. proliferated.
Putting It Together:
"With the development of the Internet into a multi-access point news source for a wide variety of voices and data sources, it seems that newspapers have become nearly obsolete. It is surprising that, nonetheless, subscriptions to certain major flagship papers, and even some hometown journals, have proliferated in the last few years."
This sentence creates a coherent contrast between the perceived decline of newspapers and their surprising resurgence in subscriptions.
