Multiple choice softskills communication

Professors have now started using scientific arguments to ----the proposals of those who ---- the legalization of certain things

  1. Refute....Advocate

  2. Rebut....Impugn

  3. Withhold....Traduce

  4. Challenge....Champion
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence structure requires contrasting actions. Professors use arguments to 'refute' (argue against) the proposals of those who 'advocate' (support) legalization. This creates logical opposition. Option D 'Challenge...Champion' also works conceptually but A is the stronger collocation pair.

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