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Although many planetary scientists once believed that Pluto’s surface was geologically inactive, recent data from the New Horizons spacecraft suggest a much more dynamic world. The images captured by the probe show vast plains of nitrogen ice that are constantly being refreshed by geological activity. Consequently, scientists now realize that Pluto’s landscape is far from ______; instead, it is constantly undergoing change.

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

  1. A
    diverse
  2. B
    ancient
  3. staticCevap
  4. D
    isolated

Cevap

static
The correct answer is the word meaning unchanging or inactive. The passage sets up a contrast between the former belief that Pluto's surface was 'inactive' and the new evidence that it is 'constantly undergoing change.' Thus, the landscape is 'far from static.'

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence containing the blank.
The target sentence states that scientists now realize Pluto's landscape is 'far from' the blank word, followed by 'instead, it is constantly undergoing change.'
This establishes that the blank word must mean the opposite of 'constantly undergoing change.'
2
Evaluate the surrounding sentences for clues.
The text contrasts the old belief that Pluto's surface was 'geologically inactive' with new evidence of a 'dynamic world' with plains 'constantly being refreshed.'
This confirms the blank word must describe a state of inactivity or lack of change.
3
Select the vocabulary word that matches the target meaning.
The word 'static' means lacking movement, development, or change, which fits the context precisely.
It completes the contrast between an unchanging surface and one that is active.

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Selecting words in context by using contrasting clues and transition words.
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Words in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

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