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Difficulty: MediumFrequently Confused Words

The following sentence contains two blanks where a pair of frequently confused words—'precede' and 'proceed'—should be placed. Which word choices correctly complete the blanks in the sentence based on their context?

Answer:Before the archaeological team could 【proceed】 with their excavation of the ancient ruins, they had to ensure that a detailed aerial survey of the site would 【precede】 any physical digging.

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The first blank is 'proceed' and the second blank is 'precede'.
The context of the sentence requires the word meaning to carry on or go forward ('proceed') for the first blank, and the word meaning to go before in time ('precede') for the second blank.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the appropriate word for the first blank.
The context describes starting or continuing the excavation. The verb that means to go forward or carry on an action is 'proceed'.
Distinguishing between the meanings of 'precede' and 'proceed' in context.
2
Determine the appropriate word for the second blank.
The context describes the survey occurring prior to the digging. The verb that means to go before in time or order is 'precede'.
Distinguishing between the meanings of 'precede' and 'proceed' in context.

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Frequently Confused Words (Precede vs. Proceed)
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