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While the legend of Custer’s last stand is commonly accepted
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03 Oct 2017, 02:53
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While the legend of Custer’s last stand is commonly accepted and oft cited as an example of fortitude in the face of adversity, recent studies of the remains indicate that, _________, many soldiers chose suicide rather than risk capture by the Sioux.
A. surprisingly
B. risibly
C. tragically
D. remarkably
E. amusingly
F. horribly
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Surprisingly, remarkably
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Re: While the legend of Custer’s last stand is commonly accepted
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08 Oct 2017, 10:42
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The pivot word While indicates the answers must undermine the commonly accepted and oft cited legend. Note that there are two incorrect pairs: risibly and amusingly, tragically and horribly. Work off the clue and do not inject opinions or write stories.
Hence options surprisingly, remarkably is correct!
The pivot word While indicates the answers must undermine the commonly accepted and oft cited legend. Note that there are two incorrect pairs: risibly and amusingly, tragically and horribly. Work off the clue and do not inject opinions or write stories.
Hence options surprisingly, remarkably is correct!
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