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The ________common in the earlier days of the regime gave way to a
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16 Jan 2026, 09:44
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The (i) ________ common in the earlier days of the regime gave way to a (ii) ________ time, during which few recalled the former pandemonium with anything more than a hint of nostalgia.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. tumult | D. straitened |
| B. corruption | E. halcyon |
| C. torpor | F. chaotic |
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21 Jan 2026, 05:00
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Answers: (A), (E)
We can see that there are two different times referenced in this sentence, as hinted by the words "earlier" and "former". There must also be a separate, later time. And we know that there is a shift between those times--that they must be opposite--because of the phrase "gave way," especially. To "give way" means to collapse or succumb. The situation in the "earlier days" collapsed and was replaced.
The words "former pandemonium" also help us, as they indicate that the earlier days were not peaceful. (A) tumult matches this meaning best. Due to the time shift, the second blank must be the opposite. (E) halcyon refers to a pleasant time period, which fits.
The overall structure and meaning in the second half of the sentence, "few recalled the ... hint of nostalgia," might be slightly confusing, but it isn't necessary to fully grasp to answer this question correctly. As is often true, the only things we need are the relationships between blanks (time shift/contrast) and a key word or two (pandemonium).
We can see that there are two different times referenced in this sentence, as hinted by the words "earlier" and "former". There must also be a separate, later time. And we know that there is a shift between those times--that they must be opposite--because of the phrase "gave way," especially. To "give way" means to collapse or succumb. The situation in the "earlier days" collapsed and was replaced.
The words "former pandemonium" also help us, as they indicate that the earlier days were not peaceful. (A) tumult matches this meaning best. Due to the time shift, the second blank must be the opposite. (E) halcyon refers to a pleasant time period, which fits.
The overall structure and meaning in the second half of the sentence, "few recalled the ... hint of nostalgia," might be slightly confusing, but it isn't necessary to fully grasp to answer this question correctly. As is often true, the only things we need are the relationships between blanks (time shift/contrast) and a key word or two (pandemonium).
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