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Although some historians initially dismissed the early use of steam engines in textile mills as a short-lived novelty, it soon became clear that the technology was not a ________ development. Within a few decades, steam power became the foundation of the Industrial Revolution, permanently transforming manufacturing and transportation on a global scale.

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

  1. temporaryCevap
  2. B
    permanent
  3. C
    beneficial
  4. D
    complex

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temporary
The correct option is 'temporary'. The passage describes how steam engines, despite being initially dismissed as a 'short-lived novelty,' ended up 'permanently' transforming manufacturing. The phrase 'was not a ________ development' therefore requires a word that means short-lived or fleeting, indicating that the initial belief in its brief lifespan was wrong. 'Temporary' fits this context perfectly.

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1
Analyze the context clues in the passage.
The passage contrasts the initial dismissal of steam power as a 'short-lived novelty' with its subsequent role in 'permanently transforming' global manufacturing.
Understanding these clues allows the reader to determine that the blank must represent something that is short-lived or brief.
2
Evaluate the choices to find the word that best fits the identified contrast.
The word 'temporary' means lasting for only a limited period of time, which matches the contrast with 'permanently' and aligns with the description of a 'short-lived novelty.'
This step ensures that the selected word completes the passage in a logical and grammatically precise manner.

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