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Difficulty: EasyIdentifying Antonym and Contrast Context Clues

Read the following passage and use the contrast clue to complete the statement: Which word best completes the blank?

Answer:Although the older field radios were bulky and heavy for personnel to carry, the newly issued transceivers are remarkably 【compact】 and easy to transport.

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compact (or synonymous accepted answers: lightweight, light, portable, small)
The introductory transition word 'Although' indicates an opposite relationship between the older radios and the newly issued transceivers. Since the older units are described as 'bulky and heavy', the appropriate contrasting term to complete the sentence is 'compact' or 'lightweight', which also fits the context of being easy to transport.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the contrast transition word in the sentence.
The word 'Although' at the start of the sentence establishes a direct contrast between the older radios and the new transceivers.
Contrast signal words show that two clauses express opposing qualities.
2
Determine the contrasting clue and identify the antonym needed.
The older equipment is described as 'bulky and heavy', so the new equipment must have the opposite characteristic: 'compact' or 'lightweight'.
The surrounding phrase 'easy to transport' reinforces that the target word must contrast with heavy and bulky physical dimensions.

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Identifying Antonym and Contrast Context Clues
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