Module I: Reading and Writing

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Several social scientists ______ that during the Industrial Revolution, urban families benefited from decreased living costs, theorizing that city dwellers spent less on basic necessities than their rural counterparts. Sociologist Tariq Elvan demonstrated, however, that a meticulous examination of contemporary records contradicts this theory.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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posited
fabricated
dismissed
lamented
In the mid-19th century, the invention of the telegraph significantly impacted communication. This advancement ______ an era of instant communication, transforming society in profound ways.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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precluded
initiated
concealed
hindered
The transmission of traditional healing practices in many indigenous communities remained ______ despite centuries of colonial disruption. Village elders continued to pass down medicinal knowledge through oral traditions, ensuring these ancient remedies survived into the modern era.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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ambiguous
arbitrary
resilient
temporary
Despite the scientific community being largely skeptical of new theories at the time, Albert Einstein did not view it as ______: his groundbreaking work on relativity fundamentally reshaped modern physics.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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 deceptive
 impervious
 mundane
 arbitrary
In her novel Beyond the Horizon, author Emma Carlisle crafts an intricately detailed and richly imagined world that has captured the imagination of readers and critics alike. The ______ landscapes she intricately describes serve not merely as a backdrop, but as a transformative element, transporting readers as if they've crossed the boundary into a completely different, fantastical realm.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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urban
barren
ethereal
repetitive
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