Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct set of words to fill the blanks.

New research on technology and public policy focuses on how seemingly _____________ designs feature, generally overlooked in most analyses of public works, projects or industrial machinery, actually __________ social choices of profound significance.

  1. insignificant, mask

  2. inexpensive, produce

  3. innovative, represent

  4. ingenious, permit

  5. inopportune, hasten
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The key word is 'generally overlooked'. It signifies that the design features are not significant which leads to their being overlooked. So, 'insignificant' is the only word which fits. The second option also fits the second blank.

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