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Difficulty: EasyInterpreting Contrast and Concession Structural Signals

Although the newly discovered manuscript was praised for its __________ prose, several literary historians cautioned that its stylistic clarity did not compensate for its underlying factual inaccuracies. Which two of the following answer choices, when inserted into the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning?

  1. limpidAnswer
  2. B
    convoluted
  3. lucidAnswer
  4. D
    tangled
  5. E
    archaic
  6. F
    turgid

Answer

The correct options are 'limpid' and 'lucid'. Both words mean clear and easily understood, providing the positive stylistic attribute praised in the manuscript despite its factual inaccuracies.
The sentence uses the concession signal 'Although' to contrast a praised feature of the manuscript with its negative aspect (factual inaccuracies). The words 'limpid' and 'lucid' both mean clear and easily understood, completing the blank with praise for prose clarity and producing semantically equivalent sentences.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the structural signal and sentence pivot
The clause-initial transition 'Although' indicates a concession, establishing that the positive aspect of the manuscript's prose contrasts with its factual inaccuracies.
Recognizing concession signals dictates the positive polarity needed for the blank.
2
Determine the required contextual meaning for the blank
The main clause mentions that 'stylistic clarity' could not compensate for errors; thus, the blank must be completed by words describing clarity.
The blank requires an adjective signifying clear and intelligible writing.
3
Select the pair of equivalent words fitting this context
'Limpid' and 'lucid' both denote clear, transparent, and easy-to-understand prose style.
These two choices independently yield completed sentences with identical meaning.

Key Concept

Interpreting Contrast and Concession Structural Signals
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