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Difficulty: EasyTone Consistency

Botanists conducting research in the tropical rainforest have documented a rare orchid that blooms only during heavy rainstorms. This delicate flower relies on rapid changes in humidity to trigger its blossoming. Scientists were totally psyched about the speed at which the petals unfolded once the storm began.

Which choice most effectively maintains the tone established in the passage?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. deeply fascinated byAnswer
  3. C
    rendered speechless by the majestic configuration of
  4. D
    deeply fascinated on

Answer

The phrase 'deeply fascinated by' is correct because it maintains the objective, scientific tone established in the passage and uses the correct idiomatic preposition.
The phrase 'deeply fascinated by' maintains the objective, academic register established by words like 'conducting research' and 'documented,' while using the correct idiomatic preposition.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the tone of the surrounding sentences in the passage.
The sentences use formal, objective terminology such as 'Botanists,' 'research,' 'documented,' and 'delicate flower,' establishing a scientific tone.
To identify the appropriate level of formality required for the underlined portion.
2
Evaluate the answer choices against the established scientific tone.
The option 'deeply fascinated by' matches the tone perfectly. The original phrasing is too casual, the option starting with 'rendered speechless' is too dramatic and wordy, and the option ending with 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
To choose the option that is both stylistically consistent and grammatically correct.

Key Concept

Tone Consistency
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