Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that fills up the blanks most correctly.

Some of the early attempts to apply eugenics in the human realm were based more on ________ than on understanding.

  1. vapidity

  2. enthusiasm

  3. puerility

  4. erudition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Than' sets up a contrast between the blank and understanding. Of all these options, 'enthusiasm' maintains the contrasting prediction, thus, replaces the blank. Hence, (2) is the answer.

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