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Discovered in 1799 by French soldiers in Egypt, the Rosetta Stone provided the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. The stone features a decree written in three different scripts: hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Ancient Greek. Because Greek was widely understood at the time, scholars could use it to translate the other two scripts. For decades, researchers went all out and did everything they could to unlock the mysterious symbols carved into the dark granodiorite. Finally, in 1822, French scholar Jean-François Champollion announced the complete translation, opening a window into ancient Egyptian history.

Which of the following choices to replace the underlined portion best maintains the formal, academic tone of the passage?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. labored diligentlyCevap
  3. C
    endeavored with monumental industriousness
  4. D
    worked hard repeatedly and kept trying over and over

Cevap

The option containing 'labored diligently' is the correct answer because it uses precise, concise, and academic language that fits the established tone of the passage.
The correct answer is the phrase that uses clear, precise language consistent with a formal, academic tone. The phrase 'labored diligently' is concise, direct, and matches the register of the surrounding text.

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1
Analyze the context and established tone of the passage.
The passage discusses a historical and archaeological topic (the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone) using formal, objective, and academic language.
Identifying the established tone helps filter out options that are either too informal or excessively formal.
2
Evaluate the underlined phrase 'went all out and did everything they could' against the established tone.
The phrase is colloquial and informal, which introduces an inappropriate tone clash.
This confirms that a change is necessary and rules out the original text option.
3
Assess the remaining choices for tone, precision, and conciseness.
The choice 'endeavored with monumental industriousness' is overly dramatic and pretentious. The choice 'worked hard repeatedly and kept trying over and over' contains redundant phrasing. The choice 'labored diligently' fits the academic context perfectly and is concise.
Applying the rules of stylistic appropriateness leads to the selection of the most fitting option.

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