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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch16

The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was met with ________ skepticism at first, but subsequent experiments ________ her findings conclusively.

  1. widespread, refuted

  2. initial, validated

  3. minor, questioned

  4. unanimous, ignored
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Initial skepticism' followed by later validation fits the narrative arc of a discovery that is doubted at first and then confirmed. Option A contradicts a successful outcome, and options C and D are either too weak or illogical.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch16

The charity's annual gala was organized to ________ funds for underprivileged children's education programs.

  1. disburse

  2. squander

  3. raise

  4. withhold
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Raise funds' is the standard English collocation meaning to collect money for a cause. 'Disburse' means to distribute money already collected, while 'squander' and 'withhold' imply wasting or refusing to share funds.