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Because reading on the Web entails quickly scanning and sorting throug
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29 Jul 2025, 01:09
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Because reading on the Web entails quickly scanning and sorting through a deluge of information, many wonder if our level of engagement with the text has been (i) ______ or if the ability to read closely and carefully is one that can be (ii) ______ if we simply spend more time immersed in a book.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. irreparably compromised | D. fully reactivated |
| B. tentatively disrupted | E. further degraded |
| C. permanently restored | F. summarily disregarded |
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The correct words for the blanks are (i) irreparably compromised and (ii) fully reactivated.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (A) irreparably compromised
The sentence begins by discussing the nature of web reading, which is "quickly scanning and sorting." The first blank describes the potential negative effect of this on our engagement with text. The second half of the sentence, "or if the ability...is one that can be (ii) $\qquad$ ," suggests an opposing, more optimistic view. This sets up a contrast. The first word must be a strong, negative term to contrast with the more hopeful outlook. Irreparably compromised means damaged beyond repair, which is the most definitive and negative option, fitting the contrast.
- Blank (ii): (D) fully reactivated
This blank must describe the ability to read closely and carefully. Since the first part of the sentence suggests this ability might be "compromised," the second blank must offer a solution or a way to get it back. Fully reactivated means to make it active or operational again, which perfectly fits the idea of restoring a lost or damaged skill by spending more time with books.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (A) irreparably compromised
The sentence begins by discussing the nature of web reading, which is "quickly scanning and sorting." The first blank describes the potential negative effect of this on our engagement with text. The second half of the sentence, "or if the ability...is one that can be (ii) $\qquad$ ," suggests an opposing, more optimistic view. This sets up a contrast. The first word must be a strong, negative term to contrast with the more hopeful outlook. Irreparably compromised means damaged beyond repair, which is the most definitive and negative option, fitting the contrast.
- Blank (ii): (D) fully reactivated
This blank must describe the ability to read closely and carefully. Since the first part of the sentence suggests this ability might be "compromised," the second blank must offer a solution or a way to get it back. Fully reactivated means to make it active or operational again, which perfectly fits the idea of restoring a lost or damaged skill by spending more time with books.
