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The contention that Hopkin's extensive anthropological fieldwork led t
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The contention that Hopkin's extensive anthropological fieldwork led to a unified theory is (i) _______ - close scrutiny reveals a (ii) ________ of observations that, at times, even prove (iii) _______ one another.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. redoubtable | D. mere hodgepodge | G. inimical to |
| B. specious | E. coherent system | H. convergent with |
| C. unbiased | F. meticulous scaffolding | I. susceptible to |
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04 Oct 2025, 08:48
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Analysis of Blank (i)
The sentence starts by discussing the contention (claim) that Hopkin's fieldwork led to a unified theory. The second part of the sentence provides the counter-evidence that refutes this claim: "close scrutiny reveals a (ii) $\_\_\_\_$ of observations that, at times, even prove (iii) $\_\_\_\_$ one another."
Because the evidence shows the observations are disorganized and contradictory, the claim that they form a "unified theory" must be false, misleading, or deceptive.
- A. redoubtable: Formidable or impressive. (Incorrect, this is positive.)
- B. specious: Superficially plausible, but actually wrong; misleading in appearance. This is a great fit, as the claim seems true but is proven false by "close scrutiny."
- C. unbiased: Not prejudiced. (Incorrect, this relates to fairness, not the claim's validity.)
The best fit for (i) is specious.
Analysis of Blank (ii) and (iii)
The second part of the sentence describes the reality found under "close scrutiny": a (ii) $\_\_\_\_$ of observations that are sometimes (iii) $\_\_\_\_$ one another.
Since the claim of a unified theory is false, the reality must be disorganized and contradictory.
- Blank (iii): If the observations prove (iii) $\_\_\_\_$ one another, they must be in opposition or conflict.
- G. inimical to: Hostile to; obstructing. This is perfect, meaning the observations contradict or conflict with each other.
- H. convergent with: Coming together. (Incorrect, this implies unity.)
- I. susceptible to: Likely to be influenced by. (Incorrect.)
- Blank (ii): Given that the observations conflict (inimical), they cannot form a coherent theory. They must be a messy, disorganized collection.
- D. mere hodgepodge: A confused mixture; jumble. This perfectly describes the disorganized and conflicting state of the observations.
- E. coherent system: Logical and consistent. (Incorrect, contradicts the evidence.)
- F. meticulous scaffolding: Carefully constructed framework. (Incorrect, contradicts the evidence.)
Final Solution
The completed sentence is:
The contention that Hopkin's extensive anthropological fieldwork led to a unified theory is specious (i) - close scrutiny reveals a mere hodgepodge (ii) of observations that, at times, even prove inimical to (iii) one another.
Blank (i): B. specious
Blank (ii): D. mere hodgepodge
Blank (iii): G. inimical to
The sentence starts by discussing the contention (claim) that Hopkin's fieldwork led to a unified theory. The second part of the sentence provides the counter-evidence that refutes this claim: "close scrutiny reveals a (ii) $\_\_\_\_$ of observations that, at times, even prove (iii) $\_\_\_\_$ one another."
Because the evidence shows the observations are disorganized and contradictory, the claim that they form a "unified theory" must be false, misleading, or deceptive.
- A. redoubtable: Formidable or impressive. (Incorrect, this is positive.)
- B. specious: Superficially plausible, but actually wrong; misleading in appearance. This is a great fit, as the claim seems true but is proven false by "close scrutiny."
- C. unbiased: Not prejudiced. (Incorrect, this relates to fairness, not the claim's validity.)
The best fit for (i) is specious.
Analysis of Blank (ii) and (iii)
The second part of the sentence describes the reality found under "close scrutiny": a (ii) $\_\_\_\_$ of observations that are sometimes (iii) $\_\_\_\_$ one another.
Since the claim of a unified theory is false, the reality must be disorganized and contradictory.
- Blank (iii): If the observations prove (iii) $\_\_\_\_$ one another, they must be in opposition or conflict.
- G. inimical to: Hostile to; obstructing. This is perfect, meaning the observations contradict or conflict with each other.
- H. convergent with: Coming together. (Incorrect, this implies unity.)
- I. susceptible to: Likely to be influenced by. (Incorrect.)
- Blank (ii): Given that the observations conflict (inimical), they cannot form a coherent theory. They must be a messy, disorganized collection.
- D. mere hodgepodge: A confused mixture; jumble. This perfectly describes the disorganized and conflicting state of the observations.
- E. coherent system: Logical and consistent. (Incorrect, contradicts the evidence.)
- F. meticulous scaffolding: Carefully constructed framework. (Incorrect, contradicts the evidence.)
Final Solution
The completed sentence is:
The contention that Hopkin's extensive anthropological fieldwork led to a unified theory is specious (i) - close scrutiny reveals a mere hodgepodge (ii) of observations that, at times, even prove inimical to (iii) one another.
Blank (i): B. specious
Blank (ii): D. mere hodgepodge
Blank (iii): G. inimical to
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