Exam GRE Section 1 Verbal topic 3 question 19 discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 3

Societal progress usually comes about through (i) _______ and challenge that is, when people point out the mistakes of those who wield power; (ii) _______, without our challenging the mistaken notions of established institutions, political (iii) ______ and tyranny would go unchecked.

A. perseverance
B. dissension
C. back
D. nevertheless
E. in fact
F. in addition
G. opposition
H. corruption
I.

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Suggested Answer: BCI 🗳️
In the first sentence, the phrase that is signals that what precedes it should be similar in meaning to what follows it. Pointing out the mistakes of those in power could be characterized either as a challenge or as part of dissention, which means "rebellion or disobedience." The second part of the sentence (following the semicolon) reiterates and expresses more pointedly the idea in the first part. The connecting phrase in fact works well to signal this reiteration. As for blank (iii), oppression (which means "persecution or tyranny") is the only choice that makes sense in context.

by Abrantie at Dec. 1, 2024, 10:07 p.m.

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Selected Answer: BE

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