Re: The author was far from (i) ________ the novel. While most of the book
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08 Sep 2025, 00:43
The correct words for the blanks are (i) finishing and (ii) trying.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): A. finishing
The sentence states that "most of the book was already written" but the author knew that it would take "innumerable hours to review and edit." This implies that the author was not yet done with the project, even though the bulk of the writing was complete. Finishing fits perfectly, as the author was not close to being finished due to the editing work remaining.
- Blank (ii): E. trying
The second blank describes the nature of the remaining work. The phrase "not only because of the book's length, but also because of the convoluted plot" gives us two reasons why the editing would be difficult. Trying means difficult or annoying, and it perfectly captures the demanding nature of the work ahead.