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This question is a part of The 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (2nd Ed.) - VERBAL



While far from the bane that some scholars have declared them to be, (i) _________ versions of novels and essays do indeed excise essential elements; students would have to supplement their reading with (ii) _________ sources to fully understand the intent of the original.

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(A) annotated(D) complementary
(B) abridged(E) complimentary
(C) antedated(F) compelling
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This question is a part of The 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (2nd Ed.) - VERBAL



While far from the bane that some scholars have declared them to be, (i) _________ versions of novels and essays do indeed excise essential elements; students would have to supplement their reading with (ii) _________ sources to fully understand the intent of the original.

Blank (i)Blank (ii)
(A) annotated(D) complementary
(B) abridged(E) complimentary
(C) antedated(F) compelling


The word bane implies we are looking for a something that may trivialize novels and essays. "Abridged" works well here. Abridged novels and essays may lack nuance and details so students should read "complementary" material so they can properly and thoroughly understand the original.

Answer B and D
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My ans : B and D

why ? Abridged means brief or short , if this is the case then you need supporting (complementary resources) to understand the intent of the novels as a whole .
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