Examkin

Question

Difficulty: Very hardMulti-Blank Dependency Tracking

Consider the following passage regarding contemporary historiography:

Far from representing a (i)________ break with classical determinism, the theoretical physicist's controversial model actually (ii)________ underlying mechanistic principles; indeed, the proposed framework's apparent randomness is shown to be merely an artifact of measurement limitations rather than proof of an inherently (iii)________ universe.

Which of the following combinations of words, when inserted into the blanks, best completes the passage logically and coherently?

  1. (i) radical ... (ii) preserves ... (iii) stochasticAnswer
  2. B
    (i) superficial ... (ii) undermines ... (iii) deterministic
  3. C
    (i) radical ... (ii) jettisons ... (iii) predictable
  4. D
    (i) subtle ... (ii) reinforces ... (iii) teleological
  5. E
    (i) decisive ... (ii) subverts ... (iii) chaotic

Answer

The combination '(i) radical ... (ii) preserves ... (iii) stochastic' correctly completes the sentence by maintaining logical coherence across all three interdependent blanks.
The combination featuring 'radical', 'preserves', and 'stochastic' forms a seamless logical structure. The opening concession ('Far from representing a radical break...') sets up the expectation that the model maintains continuity with classical determinism. This is confirmed by the second blank ('preserves underlying mechanistic principles'). Finally, the concluding clause provides the rationale: apparent randomness is an artifact of measurement rather than evidence of a genuinely 'stochastic' (probabilistic/random) system.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the structural pivot in the final clause to establish the semantic baseline for Blank (iii).
The phrase 'merely an artifact of measurement limitations rather than proof of an inherently (iii)________ universe' indicates that the universe is NOT truly random.
Blank (iii) requires a term meaning random or probabilistic, making 'stochastic' the only fitting choice.
2
Determine the relationship between the final clause finding and Blank (ii).
If true randomness is absent and apparent randomness is just a measurement flaw, the model maintains or protects classical principles.
Blank (ii) must mean protects or keeps intact, pointing to 'preserves'.
3
Use the contrast marker 'Far from' to complete Blank (i) in light of Blanks (ii) and (iii).
Because the model actually preserves classical determinism, it does NOT constitute a fundamental or major rupture.
Blank (i) requires a word signifying a major departure, such as 'radical', which is negated by 'Far from'.

Key Concept

Multi-Blank Dependency Tracking
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Rate this question

Topics

Multi-Blank Dependency Tracking

More questions from this topic