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The prince was so (i) $\qquad$ that he sat for a full half-hour foolis
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The prince was so (i) _________ that he sat for a full half-hour foolishly staring before him, without an (ii) _________ to move a muscle or to stir from his seat.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. vitalized | D. aspirin |
| B. exhilarated | E. interest |
| C. stupefied | F. effort |
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Re: The prince was so (i) $\qquad$ that he sat for a full half-hour foolis
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11 Jul 2025, 04:00
11 Jul 2025, 04:00
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1) Explanation
Let's break down the sentence blank by blank, looking for logical connections and the precise meaning required.
- "The prince was so (i) $\qquad$ that he sat for a full half-hour foolishly staring before him, without an (ii) $\qquad$ to move a muscle or to stir from his seat."
- The consequence of the prince's state (described by blank i) is that "he sat for a full half-hour foolishly staring before him, without an (ii) $\qquad$ to move a muscle or to stir from his seat." This describes a state of extreme inactivity, mental blankness, or being overwhelmed.
- Blank (i): The blank needs a word that describes a state of mind or being that would lead to staring foolishly and being unable to move.
- A. vitalized: Full of energy; invigorated. This is the opposite of the state described.
- B. exhilarated: Very happy, animated, or thrilled. While it's an intense emotion, it usually leads to activity, not catatonic staring.
- C. stupefied: Made unable to think or feel properly; astonished or shocked. This perfectly describes a state of mental numbness or being overwhelmed to the point of inaction and staring blankly.
So, Blank (i) is C. stupefied.
- Blank (ii): The blank describes what the prince lacked, preventing him from moving. If he's "stupefied" and staring, he lacks the drive or physical capacity to move.
- D. aspirin: A common pain-relieving drug. This is completely irrelevant.
- E. interest: The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something; a quality that arouses curiosity. While he might lack interest, the phrase "to move a muscle or to stir from his seat" points more to a physical or volitional inability rather than just a lack of mental engagement.
- F. effort: Strenuous physical or mental exertion; an attempt or endeavor. This fits perfectly. If he's stupefied, he lacks the effort or exertion required to move.
So, Blank (ii) is F. effort.
Putting It Together:
"The prince was so stupefied that he sat for a full half-hour foolishly staring before him, without an effort to move a muscle or to stir from his seat."
This completed passage makes logical sense, describing a prince overwhelmed to the point of mental and physical paralysis.
The final answer is $\(\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{F}\)$.
Let's break down the sentence blank by blank, looking for logical connections and the precise meaning required.
- "The prince was so (i) $\qquad$ that he sat for a full half-hour foolishly staring before him, without an (ii) $\qquad$ to move a muscle or to stir from his seat."
- The consequence of the prince's state (described by blank i) is that "he sat for a full half-hour foolishly staring before him, without an (ii) $\qquad$ to move a muscle or to stir from his seat." This describes a state of extreme inactivity, mental blankness, or being overwhelmed.
- Blank (i): The blank needs a word that describes a state of mind or being that would lead to staring foolishly and being unable to move.
- A. vitalized: Full of energy; invigorated. This is the opposite of the state described.
- B. exhilarated: Very happy, animated, or thrilled. While it's an intense emotion, it usually leads to activity, not catatonic staring.
- C. stupefied: Made unable to think or feel properly; astonished or shocked. This perfectly describes a state of mental numbness or being overwhelmed to the point of inaction and staring blankly.
So, Blank (i) is C. stupefied.
- Blank (ii): The blank describes what the prince lacked, preventing him from moving. If he's "stupefied" and staring, he lacks the drive or physical capacity to move.
- D. aspirin: A common pain-relieving drug. This is completely irrelevant.
- E. interest: The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something; a quality that arouses curiosity. While he might lack interest, the phrase "to move a muscle or to stir from his seat" points more to a physical or volitional inability rather than just a lack of mental engagement.
- F. effort: Strenuous physical or mental exertion; an attempt or endeavor. This fits perfectly. If he's stupefied, he lacks the effort or exertion required to move.
So, Blank (ii) is F. effort.
Putting It Together:
"The prince was so stupefied that he sat for a full half-hour foolishly staring before him, without an effort to move a muscle or to stir from his seat."
This completed passage makes logical sense, describing a prince overwhelmed to the point of mental and physical paralysis.
The final answer is $\(\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{F}\)$.
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