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Given the (i) ________ of the book, the critical reception was surpris
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28 Sep 2024, 11:05
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Given the (i) ________ of the book, the critical reception was surprisingly (ii) ________; reviewers who usually pounce on the slightest orthodoxy met the text with unabashed approbation.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. ingenuity | D. tepid |
| B. tortuousness | E. laudatory |
| C. conventionality | F. deprecating |
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28 Dec 2024, 22:30
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The latter part of the sentence (after the semi-colon) should support the former part. From orthodoxy we can assume Conventionality and unabashed approbation we can gather Laudatory .
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10 Sep 2025, 08:43
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The correct words for the blanks are (i) conventionality and (ii) laudatory.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): C. conventionality
The sentence uses the word "surprisingly" to set up a contrast. The book's reception was the opposite of what would be expected given its nature. The reviewers are described as those who "usually pounce on the slightest orthodoxy." Orthodoxy means conforming to what is traditional or customary. The opposite of being unorthodox is being conventional. So, the book must have been conventional in nature, which is why the positive review was surprising.
- Blank (ii): E. laudatory
The second blank describes the critical reception. The word "surprisingly" tells us it was positive. The phrase "met the text with unabashed approbation" confirms this. Approbation means approval or praise. Laudatory means expressing praise. This fits the context perfectly.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): C. conventionality
The sentence uses the word "surprisingly" to set up a contrast. The book's reception was the opposite of what would be expected given its nature. The reviewers are described as those who "usually pounce on the slightest orthodoxy." Orthodoxy means conforming to what is traditional or customary. The opposite of being unorthodox is being conventional. So, the book must have been conventional in nature, which is why the positive review was surprising.
- Blank (ii): E. laudatory
The second blank describes the critical reception. The word "surprisingly" tells us it was positive. The phrase "met the text with unabashed approbation" confirms this. Approbation means approval or praise. Laudatory means expressing praise. This fits the context perfectly.
