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Difficulty: EasyWords in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

Answer:Although the two laboratory experiments initially appeared to produce conflicting results, a closer analysis of the data revealed that both trials actually 【support】 the same scientific theory.

Answer

support (or a semantically equivalent word such as confirm, reinforce, or validate)
The correct answer must mean to provide evidence for or act as proof of the scientific theory. The sentence uses the word 'Although' to establish a contrast: while the experiments seemed to conflict at first, they actually agree on the same conclusion. Words like 'support,' 'confirm,' or 'validate' logically complete this contrast by showing that the data ultimately backed the theory.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence for transition words and clues.
The conjunction 'Although' indicates a contrast between the initial appearance of the results ('conflicting') and the actual finding ('closer analysis revealed...').
Understanding the logical transition is necessary to determine the relationship between the two parts of the sentence.
2
Determine the direction of the blank based on the contrast.
Since the results initially appeared to conflict, the actual finding must be the opposite: the data from both trials agreed and provided evidence for the same theory.
This establishes the required meaning of the missing word.
3
Identify a precise, high-utility academic word that fits the context.
Words like 'support' or 'confirm' precisely express the idea of providing evidence for the theory and fit grammatically.
This completes the text with the most logical and precise word.

Key Concept

Using context clues and transition words to determine the meaning of a missing high-utility academic word.
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Words in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

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