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While some maintain that the recent proliferation of uncredited web so
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While some maintain that the recent proliferation of uncredited web sources will have a(n) (i) ______ effect on scholarship, others argue that the effects will be far more (ii) ________ , claiming that academics are sensible enough not to (iii) _______ unattributed sources.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. inestimable | D. harmful | G. place credence in |
| B. pernicious | E. benign | H. take issue with |
| C. minute | F. subtle | I. express skepticism towards |
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While some maintain that the recent proliferation of uncredited web sources will have $a(n)$ (i) pernicious effect on scholarship, others argue that the effects will be far more (ii) benign, claiming that academics are sensible enough not to (iii) place credence in unattributed sources.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (B) pernicious
The word "While" at the beginning of the sentence sets up a contrast. One group believes the effect of uncredited sources is negative, and the other believes it is less so. Pernicious means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. This word fits the context of a negative effect on scholarship. "Inestimable" means too great to be calculated, which doesn't fit the negative connotation. "Minute" means extremely small, which contradicts the idea of a significant problem.
- Blank (ii): (E) benign
This blank must contrast with "pernicious." If one group sees the effect as harmful, the other must see it as harmless. Benign means gentle and harmless. This directly contrasts with "pernicious." "Harmful" is a synonym for pernicious, so it cannot be the correct answer here. "Subtle" doesn't create the necessary contrast in meaning.
- Blank (iii): (G) place credence in
The second half of the sentence explains why the effect is benign. The academics are "sensible enough" to avoid a certain action. The logical action to avoid is trusting or believing unattributed sources. Place credence in means to believe or have confidence in. This phrase perfectly fits the context of scholars being discerning about their sources. "Take issue with" means to disagree, which doesn't fit the context of using a source. "Express skepticism towards" is the opposite of the intended meaning, as academics would be expected to be skeptical of such sources.
While some maintain that the recent proliferation of uncredited web sources will have $a(n)$ (i) pernicious effect on scholarship, others argue that the effects will be far more (ii) benign, claiming that academics are sensible enough not to (iii) place credence in unattributed sources.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (B) pernicious
The word "While" at the beginning of the sentence sets up a contrast. One group believes the effect of uncredited sources is negative, and the other believes it is less so. Pernicious means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. This word fits the context of a negative effect on scholarship. "Inestimable" means too great to be calculated, which doesn't fit the negative connotation. "Minute" means extremely small, which contradicts the idea of a significant problem.
- Blank (ii): (E) benign
This blank must contrast with "pernicious." If one group sees the effect as harmful, the other must see it as harmless. Benign means gentle and harmless. This directly contrasts with "pernicious." "Harmful" is a synonym for pernicious, so it cannot be the correct answer here. "Subtle" doesn't create the necessary contrast in meaning.
- Blank (iii): (G) place credence in
The second half of the sentence explains why the effect is benign. The academics are "sensible enough" to avoid a certain action. The logical action to avoid is trusting or believing unattributed sources. Place credence in means to believe or have confidence in. This phrase perfectly fits the context of scholars being discerning about their sources. "Take issue with" means to disagree, which doesn't fit the context of using a source. "Express skepticism towards" is the opposite of the intended meaning, as academics would be expected to be skeptical of such sources.
