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In the writer’s view, now and then in the (i) of politics, a person of
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In the writer’s view, now and then in the (i) _____ of politics, a person of observable integrity and moral strength appears in a way that draws public attention to the central rather than the (ii) _____ matters that affect our lives. Such a person is vital for a number of reasons: he or she cuts through the natural (iii) ______ of competing interests, focuses on key issues, posits realistic solutions, and brings together opponents who might otherwise never agree.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. existence | D. weaker | G. usefulness |
| B. hurly-burly | E. confidential | H. distractions |
| C. practice | F. peripheral | I. succession |
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In the writer's view, now and then in the ________ of politics, a person of observable integrity and moral strength appears in a way that draws public attention to the central rather than _______ matters.
Here, the second blank will be the opposite of central, hence something that says marginal matters.
peripheral
The first blank needs a word that means that in the disruption/chaos of politics, a person with integrity draws public attention.
hurly-burly
Further,
such a person is vital because he/she focuses on the key issues and cuts through something unrelated.
distraction
Answer B F H
Here, the second blank will be the opposite of central, hence something that says marginal matters.
peripheral
The first blank needs a word that means that in the disruption/chaos of politics, a person with integrity draws public attention.
hurly-burly
Further,
such a person is vital because he/she focuses on the key issues and cuts through something unrelated.
distraction
Answer B F H
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