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The highly anticipated finale of the TV series was divisive: newcomers
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27 Sep 2024, 10:06
27 Sep 2024, 10:06
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The highly anticipated finale of the TV series was divisive: newcomers to the show found the fast-paced action enjoyable, while long-time fans ________ the storyline unfinished.
| Blank (i) |
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| A. appreciated |
| B. generated |
| C. examined | D. considered | E. secured |
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27 Sep 2024, 20:33
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(S1)finale (V1) was (adj)divisive:
(S2)newcomers (V2)found (something +),
While(contrast)
(S3)fans___V3_(found)__unfinished(it is negative)
S=subject, V=verb
(S2)newcomers (V2)found (something +),
While(contrast)
(S3)fans___V3_(found)__unfinished(it is negative)
S=subject, V=verb
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14 Sep 2025, 08:02
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The correct answer is D. considered.
Breakdown of the Blank
The sentence sets up a contrast with the word "while." Newcomers found the finale "enjoyable," but long-time fans had a different, negative opinion. The phrase "the storyline unfinished" describes their assessment of the finale.
- Considered: This word means to think carefully about something, especially a possible course of action. In this context, it means that the fans thought the storyline was unfinished. This fits the context perfectly, as it conveys the fans' subjective assessment.
Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:
- A. appreciated: This means to recognize the full worth of something. This is the opposite of the fans' opinion.
- B. generated: This means to cause to happen or arise. This doesn't make sense in the context of the sentence.
- C. examined: This means to inspect something in detail. While the fans may have examined the finale, this word doesn't capture their feeling or opinion about it.
- E. secured: This means to obtain something, especially with difficulty. This doesn't fit the context at all.
Breakdown of the Blank
The sentence sets up a contrast with the word "while." Newcomers found the finale "enjoyable," but long-time fans had a different, negative opinion. The phrase "the storyline unfinished" describes their assessment of the finale.
- Considered: This word means to think carefully about something, especially a possible course of action. In this context, it means that the fans thought the storyline was unfinished. This fits the context perfectly, as it conveys the fans' subjective assessment.
Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:
- A. appreciated: This means to recognize the full worth of something. This is the opposite of the fans' opinion.
- B. generated: This means to cause to happen or arise. This doesn't make sense in the context of the sentence.
- C. examined: This means to inspect something in detail. While the fans may have examined the finale, this word doesn't capture their feeling or opinion about it.
- E. secured: This means to obtain something, especially with difficulty. This doesn't fit the context at all.
