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The revolution in art has not lost its steam; it _______ on as fiercel
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The revolution in art has not lost its steam; it _______ on as fiercely as ever.
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| A. trudges |
| B. meanders |
| C. edges | D. ambles | E. rages |
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20 Feb 2026, 12:54
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Logic Analysis
The sentence uses a semicolon to connect two closely related ideas. The first part says the revolution "has not lost its steam" (it is still powerful and fast). Therefore, the second part must use a verb that reflects high intensity and speed.
- A. trudges: Implies walking slowly and with great effort, often when tired. This contradicts "not losing steam."
- B. meanders: Means to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course. This is too passive for a "fierce" revolution.
- C. edges: Implies moving slowly and cautiously.
- D. ambles: To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
- E. rages: This fits perfectly. To "rage on" implies intense, violent, or vigorous action, which aligns with the descriptor "fierce."
Correct Answer: E. rages
The sentence uses a semicolon to connect two closely related ideas. The first part says the revolution "has not lost its steam" (it is still powerful and fast). Therefore, the second part must use a verb that reflects high intensity and speed.
- A. trudges: Implies walking slowly and with great effort, often when tired. This contradicts "not losing steam."
- B. meanders: Means to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course. This is too passive for a "fierce" revolution.
- C. edges: Implies moving slowly and cautiously.
- D. ambles: To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
- E. rages: This fits perfectly. To "rage on" implies intense, violent, or vigorous action, which aligns with the descriptor "fierce."
Correct Answer: E. rages
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21 Feb 2026, 01:11
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The only candidates that indicate a serious forward movement are trudges and rages. But trudges implies a forward movement characterized by great effort and difficulty and hence kind of slow.
But the sentence not only states that the revolution in art has not lost its steam but in fact it (moves) on fiercely as ever. Thus the word rages is the best fit.
But the sentence not only states that the revolution in art has not lost its steam but in fact it (moves) on fiercely as ever. Thus the word rages is the best fit.
