Directions: Select the most appropriate filler(s) for the blank(s) such that the sentence makes coherent sense.

A formal summary is a ________ restatement of a passage, without comment and with nothing ________ that is essential to the development of the ideas in the passage.

“Summary” gives the clue for this sentence, which means 'that presents the substance or general idea in brief form'. Of all these options, “concise” in (2) fits our prediction. “Essential” gives the clue for second blank, which implies all the important ideas must be present in passage and nothing should be left out. Thus, “omitted” fits our prediction for second blank. Hence, (2) is the answer.