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Patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome complain of debilitat
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Patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome complain of debilitating weakness that does not allow them to perform even (i) $\(\qquad\)$ . The problem in prescribing a medical treatment is that physicians are seldom able to (ii) $\(\qquad\)$ . Avoiding strenuous activities or somewhat prolonged rest also does not seem to help the afflicted, making some physicians (iii) $\(\qquad\)$ that neuropsychological factors could be the reason; hence, cognitive behavior therapy, which equips patients with better coping methods, maybe the answer.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. routine chores | D. gauge the side-effects | G. assert |
| B. sedentary jobs | E. pinpoint an organic cause | H. hypothesize |
| C. temporal tasks | F. continue the treatment | I. quip |
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The missing word in the first blank could explain the effect of 'debilitating weakness' on the patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. The word 'even' which precedes blank 1 emphasizes the fact that patients suffering from this syndrome become too weak to perform simple regular jobs. Thus, 'routine chores' aptly fits in blank 1. The missing word in blank 2 should explain the problem in 'prescribing a medical treatment'. The answer choice which best explains 'the problem' is 'gauge the side- effects'. The words 'could' and 'may' used in the last line of the text suggest an indefinite possibility. Thus, it is understood that some physicians are making a guess about the factors that cause this syndrome. Therefore 'hypothesize' best fits in blank 3. Thus, the answer is A, E, H.
The missing word in the first blank could explain the effect of 'debilitating weakness' on the patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. The word 'even' which precedes blank 1 emphasizes the fact that patients suffering from this syndrome become too weak to perform simple regular jobs. Thus, 'routine chores' aptly fits in blank 1. The missing word in blank 2 should explain the problem in 'prescribing a medical treatment'. The answer choice which best explains 'the problem' is 'gauge the side- effects'. The words 'could' and 'may' used in the last line of the text suggest an indefinite possibility. Thus, it is understood that some physicians are making a guess about the factors that cause this syndrome. Therefore 'hypothesize' best fits in blank 3. Thus, the answer is A, E, H.
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