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For most of the first half of the nineteenth century, science at the university was in (i) _________ state, despite the presence of numerous luminaries.
Despite has a negative connotation.
Presence of numerous luminaries is a positive thing.
The sentence says ________ Despite (-ve) numerous luminaries (+ve)
So, something -ve will come in the blank. For example, science is in an abysmal state.
Out of the given options, B fits perfectly.
| Blank (i) |
|---|
| a scintillating |
| a pathetic |
| a controversial | an incendiary | a veracious |
Despite has a negative connotation.
Presence of numerous luminaries is a positive thing.
The sentence says ________ Despite (-ve) numerous luminaries (+ve)
So, something -ve will come in the blank. For example, science is in an abysmal state.
Out of the given options, B fits perfectly.
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For most of the first half of the nineteenth century, science at the university was in (i) _________ state, despite the presence of numerous luminaries.
This sentence embodies cause and effect, albeit negatively.
The presence of numerous luminaries should cause science at the university to be in excellent state.
But the word "despite" suggests a contrary result. Hence science at the university should be in a very bad state.
The word from the choice list is a pathetic
This sentence embodies cause and effect, albeit negatively.
The presence of numerous luminaries should cause science at the university to be in excellent state.
But the word "despite" suggests a contrary result. Hence science at the university should be in a very bad state.
The word from the choice list is a pathetic
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For most of the first half of the nineteenth century, science at the university was in (i) _________ state, despite the presence of numerous luminaries.
Despite has a negative connotation.
Presence of numerous luminaries is a positive thing.
The sentence says ________ Despite (-ve) numerous luminaries (+ve)
So, something -ve will come in the blank. For example, science is in an abysmal state.
Do have any Notes of Pile up Things for Tc & Sc.
I liked your Positive Negative concept..
Can You Please Share..
Thankyou In Advance
Out of the given options, B fits perfectly.
| Blank (i) |
|---|
| a scintillating |
| a pathetic |
| a controversial | an incendiary | a veracious |
Despite has a negative connotation.
Presence of numerous luminaries is a positive thing.
The sentence says ________ Despite (-ve) numerous luminaries (+ve)
So, something -ve will come in the blank. For example, science is in an abysmal state.
Do have any Notes of Pile up Things for Tc & Sc.
I liked your Positive Negative concept..
Can You Please Share..
Thankyou In Advance
Out of the given options, B fits perfectly.
