While the lead archaeologist initially hoped that the ancient inscription would provide an unambiguous historical record, the cryptic syntax and eroded symbols rendered the text surprisingly ________. Which two of the following options, when inserted into the sentence, produce completed sentences that are similar in meaning?
- inscrutableCevap
- impenetrableCevap
- Cpellucid
- Dtransparent
- Eregal
- Faugust
Cevap
The two correct choices are the options meaning impossible to understand or interpret ('inscrutable' and 'impenetrable').
The sentence begins with the concession marker 'while,' setting up a contrast between the archaeologist's hope for an 'unambiguous' record and the reality described in the main clause. The descriptive clues 'cryptic syntax' and 'eroded symbols' dictate a negative valence for the blank, requiring words that denote difficulty in understanding. The options meaning impossible to comprehend ('inscrutable') and impossible to decipher ('impenetrable') both fit the sentence context and create logically equivalent assertions.
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Analyzing Contextual Tone and Contrast Signals in Sentence Equivalence