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What is the greatest novel of all-time? Many top-100 lists have been p
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03 Sep 2025, 03:03
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What is the greatest novel of all-time? Many top-100 lists have been proffered, purporting to resolve this very issue. Yet the (i) ________ those compiling these rankings suggests that any definitive list is not ________ .
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. consensus amongst | D. far off |
| B. divergence of opinion of | E. forthcoming |
| C. collective repute | F. laudable |
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The correct words for the blanks are (i) divergence of opinion of and (ii) forthcoming.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (B) divergence of opinion of
The sentence states that many lists have been "proffered, purporting to resolve this very issue," and then uses "Yet" to introduce a contradiction. This means the lists have not resolved the issue. The phrase "divergence of opinion of" means a difference of opinion, which perfectly explains why a definitive list can't be created.
- Blank (ii): (E) forthcoming
The phrase "any definitive list is not..." must be the result of the "divergence of opinion." If there's no agreement, a final, definitive list is not going to appear. Forthcoming means about to appear or be made available. This word logically completes the thought, as the lack of consensus means a definitive list will not be produced.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (B) divergence of opinion of
The sentence states that many lists have been "proffered, purporting to resolve this very issue," and then uses "Yet" to introduce a contradiction. This means the lists have not resolved the issue. The phrase "divergence of opinion of" means a difference of opinion, which perfectly explains why a definitive list can't be created.
- Blank (ii): (E) forthcoming
The phrase "any definitive list is not..." must be the result of the "divergence of opinion." If there's no agreement, a final, definitive list is not going to appear. Forthcoming means about to appear or be made available. This word logically completes the thought, as the lack of consensus means a definitive list will not be produced.
