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Zorluk: Çok zorInterpreting Contrast and Concession Structural Signals

Granting that the economic historian’s monograph was widely acclaimed for its exhaustive statistical documentation, several reviewers observed that its primary conceptual framework remained remarkably __________. Which two of the following options, when inserted into the sentence, produce sentences that are logically equivalent and complete?

  1. unsubstantiatedCevap
  2. uncorroboratedCevap
  3. C
    substantiated
  4. D
    buttressed
  5. E
    arcane
  6. F
    convoluted

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The correct options are 'unsubstantiated' and 'uncorroborated'. Both words accurately reflect that the main thesis lacks supporting evidence, directly contrasting with the concession that the work features exhaustive statistical documentation.
The introductory phrase 'Granting that' functions as a concession signal indicating that despite the positive attribute in the subordinate clause (exhaustive statistical documentation), the main clause presents a counteracting or negative outcome. The terms 'unsubstantiated' and 'uncorroborated' both mean unproven or lacking supportive evidence, creating a logical contrast with the empirical rigor mentioned earlier and producing equivalent sentences.

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1
Identify structural transition signals and evaluate sentence logic
The clause begins with the concession signal 'Granting that', which establishes a contrast between the first clause (praise for exhaustive statistical documentation) and the main clause.
Concession transitions signal that the main clause will diverge in tone or implication from the conceded premise.
2
Determine the required target valence for the blank
Since the concession acknowledges thorough documentation, the blank must describe a deficiency or lack of proof in the conceptual framework (negative/unsupported valence).
The contrast requires a word indicating that the framework is unproven or unsupported despite the surrounding empirical detail.
3
Select options that form a semantic synonym pair fitting the blank
'unsubstantiated' and 'uncorroborated' both mean unsupported by evidence or unproven, producing sentences with identical meaning.
Sentence Equivalence requires choosing two distinct options that create logically equivalent sentences.

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