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When constantly (i) ________ apocryphal quotations can make the trut
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11 Nov 2025, 01:27
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When constantly (i) _______ apocryphal quotations can make the truth seem (ii) ________ . For instance, people often spout the phrase "Play it again, Sam," (iii) _________ quoting Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca. When they watch the movie, they assume that the actor has botched his lines during the scene in which he says, "Play it, Sam."
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. bandied about | D. elusive | G. faithfully |
| B. discredited | E. suspect | H. ostensibly |
| C. eschew | F. ironclad | I. retroactively |
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Re: When constantly (i) ________ apocryphal quotations can make the trut
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13 Nov 2025, 06:58
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Re: When constantly (i) ________ apocryphal quotations can make the trut
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14 Nov 2025, 01:23
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My view is that a better option for blank II should be D and NOT E
Detailed Analysis
1. Analyze the Paradox and Tone: The sentence suggests that when false quotes are _______ (Blank i), the truth becomes _____ (Blank ii). The example illustrates this: people use the wrong quote ("Play it again, Sam") while _______ (Blank iii) quoting the actor, leading them to believe the actor botched the line when they hear the correct one ("Play it, Sam").
2. Determine Blank (i): The Action on the Quotes
- Context: The false quotes ("apocryphal quotations") are causing the truth to seem elusive. This means they are being widely and repeatedly circulated or used.
- Fit: A. bandied about means to pass or discuss from one person to another in a careless or gossiping manner; to circulate freely. This captures the constant, casual repetition of the false phrase.
3. Determine Blank (ii): The Result for the Truth
- Context: If false quotes are constantly circulated, the genuine truth becomes less obvious, harder to find, or questionable.
- Fit: D. elusive means difficult to find, catch, or achieve. If the false quote is everywhere, the true quote is difficult to retrieve or remember accurately.
- E. suspect (doubtful or questionable) is a possible fit, but elusive better captures the idea that the true version is lost amid the noise of the false one.
4. Determine Blank (iii): The Nature of the Quoting
- Context: People spout the wrong phrase ("Play it again, Sam") _________ quoting Humphrey Bogart. They think they are quoting him, but they are wrong.
- Fit: H. ostensibly means apparently or seemingly; stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. They are ostensibly quoting him (they believe they are), but they are doing so inaccurately.
- G. faithfully is the opposite; they are quoting unfaithfully.
Detailed Analysis
1. Analyze the Paradox and Tone: The sentence suggests that when false quotes are _______ (Blank i), the truth becomes _____ (Blank ii). The example illustrates this: people use the wrong quote ("Play it again, Sam") while _______ (Blank iii) quoting the actor, leading them to believe the actor botched the line when they hear the correct one ("Play it, Sam").
2. Determine Blank (i): The Action on the Quotes
- Context: The false quotes ("apocryphal quotations") are causing the truth to seem elusive. This means they are being widely and repeatedly circulated or used.
- Fit: A. bandied about means to pass or discuss from one person to another in a careless or gossiping manner; to circulate freely. This captures the constant, casual repetition of the false phrase.
3. Determine Blank (ii): The Result for the Truth
- Context: If false quotes are constantly circulated, the genuine truth becomes less obvious, harder to find, or questionable.
- Fit: D. elusive means difficult to find, catch, or achieve. If the false quote is everywhere, the true quote is difficult to retrieve or remember accurately.
- E. suspect (doubtful or questionable) is a possible fit, but elusive better captures the idea that the true version is lost amid the noise of the false one.
4. Determine Blank (iii): The Nature of the Quoting
- Context: People spout the wrong phrase ("Play it again, Sam") _________ quoting Humphrey Bogart. They think they are quoting him, but they are wrong.
- Fit: H. ostensibly means apparently or seemingly; stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. They are ostensibly quoting him (they believe they are), but they are doing so inaccurately.
- G. faithfully is the opposite; they are quoting unfaithfully.
