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Whether the network renews the latest pilot series ________ the critic
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29 Jul 2025, 23:10
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Whether the network renews the latest pilot series ________ the critical assumption that the audience will not only empathize with a male protagonist very different from it, but will continue to do so once he begins to commit acts that are clearly reprehensible.
| Blank (i) |
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| A. invites |
| B. supports |
| C. stems from | D. indulges in | E. hinges upon |
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Re: Whether the network renews the latest pilot series ________ the critic
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03 Aug 2025, 09:13
03 Aug 2025, 09:13
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Let's analyze the sentence carefully:
"Whether the network renews the latest pilot series $\qquad$ the critical assumption that the audience will not only empathize with a male protagonist very different from it, but will continue to do so once he begins to commit acts that are clearly reprehensible."
- The blank needs a verb phrase that connects "renews the series" to the critical assumptionthat is, the decision to renew depends on or is based on the assumption.
- So, the correct phrase should express dependency or reliance on that assumption.
Option meanings:
- A. invites - suggests encouragement or opening up, but not exactly a dependency.
- B. supports - means to back up or uphold, not quite fitting "renewal depends on assumption."
- C. stems from - means originates from, which incorrectly suggests the renewal originates from the assumption.
- D. indulges in - means to allow oneself to enjoy, doesn't fit here.
- E. hinges upon - means depends on or is contingent upon, which fits perfectly.
Best answer:
E. hinges upon
Complete sentence:
"Whether the network renews the latest pilot series hinges upon the critical assumption that the audience will not only empathize with a male protagonist very different from it, but will continue to do so once he begins to commit acts that are clearly reprehensible."
"Whether the network renews the latest pilot series $\qquad$ the critical assumption that the audience will not only empathize with a male protagonist very different from it, but will continue to do so once he begins to commit acts that are clearly reprehensible."
- The blank needs a verb phrase that connects "renews the series" to the critical assumptionthat is, the decision to renew depends on or is based on the assumption.
- So, the correct phrase should express dependency or reliance on that assumption.
Option meanings:
- A. invites - suggests encouragement or opening up, but not exactly a dependency.
- B. supports - means to back up or uphold, not quite fitting "renewal depends on assumption."
- C. stems from - means originates from, which incorrectly suggests the renewal originates from the assumption.
- D. indulges in - means to allow oneself to enjoy, doesn't fit here.
- E. hinges upon - means depends on or is contingent upon, which fits perfectly.
Best answer:
E. hinges upon
Complete sentence:
"Whether the network renews the latest pilot series hinges upon the critical assumption that the audience will not only empathize with a male protagonist very different from it, but will continue to do so once he begins to commit acts that are clearly reprehensible."
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