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structures of Lego projects are often impressive, it’s the
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While the ____(i)____ structures of Lego projects are often impressive, it’s the internal ____(ii)____ such as flower pots, sink fixtures, and working windows that make them truly magical.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
| (A) august | (D) minutiae |
| (B) external | (E) stratagems |
| (C) incidental | (F) proboscises |
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B and D
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Explanation
Start with the second blank, which refers to little things inside the structures: flower pots, sink fixtures, and working windows. The word in the blank, then, must mean something like details.
Of the choices, only minutiae makes sense. Now work the first blank: The trigger while suggests you need a word that means the opposite of internal minutiae. Of the choices, external is the best fit.
While august might be tempting, it’s too strong for the context: While the structures are important, there isn’t any indication that they’re inspiring reverence.
Hence option B and D are correct!
Start with the second blank, which refers to little things inside the structures: flower pots, sink fixtures, and working windows. The word in the blank, then, must mean something like details.
Of the choices, only minutiae makes sense. Now work the first blank: The trigger while suggests you need a word that means the opposite of internal minutiae. Of the choices, external is the best fit.
While august might be tempting, it’s too strong for the context: While the structures are important, there isn’t any indication that they’re inspiring reverence.
Hence option B and D are correct!
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28 Nov 2019, 03:58
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"While" indicates contrast with "Internal" ==> Best fit is "external"
Hint for 2nd blank
flower pots, sink fixtures, and working windows that make them truly magical. --> A word that describes a small thing, so "minutiae" fits best.
Hence, BD is the Answer
Hint for 2nd blank
flower pots, sink fixtures, and working windows that make them truly magical. --> A word that describes a small thing, so "minutiae" fits best.
Hence, BD is the Answer
