Multiple choice

Directions: The question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words, for each blank that best fits in the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The ancients never believed in the noblest and most ________ ideal of modern science - that man can change and ________ nature.

  1. evicted; reinvigorate

  2. extirpated; deterge

  3. blatant; exploit

  4. ennobling; improve

  5. regenerative; stave in

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

“Ennobling” means to give a noble quality to, thus this is in tandem with noblest and hence replaces the first blank. Moreover, “improve” gives sense to the sentence when replaced with second blank. Hence, (4) is the answer.

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