Re: Patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome complain of debilitat
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31 Mar 2025, 04:45
OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
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.