"All televisions sold new today come with the V-chip, which parents can program to (i) $\qquad$ their children from watching certain programs. While some may argue that too many parents are not aware of how to operate the V-chip for this to be a (ii) $\qquad$ for cutting out indecency from television, if the parents are concerned enough, they should make the effort to learn how to work this useful device."

Blank (i):
The V-chip is used by parents to block or prevent their children from watching certain programs. The correct word should reflect this.
- A. reduce - means to lessen, but the V-chip prevents (not just lessens) viewing,
- B. discriminate - means to differentiate, which is unrelated here,
- C. preclude - means to prevent or make impossible, which fits perfectly.

So, C. preclude is the best fit for blank (i).
Blank (ii):
The sentence says "While some argue ..." indicating some doubt about the effectiveness of the Vchip as a something for cutting out indecency. The phrase should be something like "feasible hindrance," "possible impediment," or "viable option." We need a positive idea because it ends with "if the parents are concerned... they should make the effort to learn this."
- D. feasible hindrance - "hindrance" is negative and contradicts the positive tone,
- E. possible impediment - also negative,
- F. viable option - means a workable or effective method, fitting the positive tone.

So, F. viable option fits best for blank (ii).
Final answers:
- Blank (i): C. preclude
- Blank (ii): F. viable option