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msignatius
20 Dec 2025, 06:43
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Now, the first sentence here talks about how box office results have suffered for what I'm assuming is a play / musical, because the lead actor has been experiencing issues with his voice, leading to cancellations.
When we hear - "Given this pattern", we're looking for something that will succeed the first sentence - in other words, "because this pattern exists, we should do X"
Now, the first, second and third statement - all of these tell us what can be done, while the last three seems like a justification / explanation for a phenomenon, thus not fitting here.
Among the first three, one talks about "replacing the current actor with the seasoned touring lead"; now, no seasoned lead has been mentioned yet, and the presence of the article "The" refers to a specific lead who hasn't been mentioned yet, so we cannot use this logically / grammatically.
Another talks about, "replacing the production altogether", but that doesn't make sense when you read the second half of the statement, beyond the first blank, as the context seems to be more so about what to do with the lead, than to change the production altogether.
The reduction of ticket prices seems like a measure that can be taken given the context of the actor's health, so we can freeze that for now.
Now, as the paragraph continues, there's a debate on whether to replace the actor, and evaluation of pros and cons to that aspect, so the additionally, at the end, should ideally talk about what the implication for this can be. The sentiment in this sentence is that of wanting to consider replacing the lead, so the "additionally" will add something that may build a case for that.
Only the final option, "when costs from cancellations are accounted for, the seasoned lead will prove less expensive", makes sense in that regard; the presence of the "the" article makes more sense now, and the other two options just before this statement - that keeping the current lead is less expensive - doesn't logically align with it.
So we go for Option 1 for (1), and Option 6 for (2).
When we hear - "Given this pattern", we're looking for something that will succeed the first sentence - in other words, "because this pattern exists, we should do X"
Now, the first, second and third statement - all of these tell us what can be done, while the last three seems like a justification / explanation for a phenomenon, thus not fitting here.
Among the first three, one talks about "replacing the current actor with the seasoned touring lead"; now, no seasoned lead has been mentioned yet, and the presence of the article "The" refers to a specific lead who hasn't been mentioned yet, so we cannot use this logically / grammatically.
Another talks about, "replacing the production altogether", but that doesn't make sense when you read the second half of the statement, beyond the first blank, as the context seems to be more so about what to do with the lead, than to change the production altogether.
The reduction of ticket prices seems like a measure that can be taken given the context of the actor's health, so we can freeze that for now.
Now, as the paragraph continues, there's a debate on whether to replace the actor, and evaluation of pros and cons to that aspect, so the additionally, at the end, should ideally talk about what the implication for this can be. The sentiment in this sentence is that of wanting to consider replacing the lead, so the "additionally" will add something that may build a case for that.
Only the final option, "when costs from cancellations are accounted for, the seasoned lead will prove less expensive", makes sense in that regard; the presence of the "the" article makes more sense now, and the other two options just before this statement - that keeping the current lead is less expensive - doesn't logically align with it.
So we go for Option 1 for (1), and Option 6 for (2).
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20 Dec 2025, 06:56
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The problem of the director is that the crrent lead can't sing consistently, and in the sentence between the gaps the author mentions a 'seasoned touring lead' as an alternative. The first gap has to therefore introdce this otherwise unanonuced persona, and the last gap should finalise the argument in a consistet manner, without any contradiction.
Therefore, the first gap should logically sggest introducing a new touring lead. Then the sentence reconciles worse vocal tecnhiqes with higher stamina. And finally, to boot, the last gap should justify the financial side of things, by specifying that while the touring lead may be expensive, with all the cancellations it's still worth it.
Therefore, the answer is 1. B (replacing the current lead) and 2. F (with costs, hiring a new lead is less expensive).
Therefore, the first gap should logically sggest introducing a new touring lead. Then the sentence reconciles worse vocal tecnhiqes with higher stamina. And finally, to boot, the last gap should justify the financial side of things, by specifying that while the touring lead may be expensive, with all the cancellations it's still worth it.
Therefore, the answer is 1. B (replacing the current lead) and 2. F (with costs, hiring a new lead is less expensive).
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Artistic director: In recent weeks, our box office results have suffered because we have had to cancel or reschedule more performances than usual. A recurring reason is that the lead actor has missed shows after his voice gave out under the demands of the role. Given this pattern, ___1___. Our current lead has better vocal technique than many actors we could hire for the role, but this particular part requires unusual stamina, and a seasoned touring lead is more likely to perform consistently. In addition, ___2___.
Select for Statement 1 and for Statement 2 the two sentences that best complete the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
It is clear from the context that 1st statement must support the replacement of lead actor, as unusual stamina is required and further support for seasoned touring lead is provided.
hence, option 2 seems perfect choice which states that it is clear that lead actor should be replaced by seasoned touring lead.
Since, In addition is written before the 2nd statement. 2nd statement must provide support and additional reason to go for the solution provided in 1st statement, In last three choices cost impact is mentioned. Only the cost impact in last choice is in favor of replacing the lead actor by seasoned touring lead. hence, last choice should be the 2nd statement.
Select for Statement 1 and for Statement 2 the two sentences that best complete the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
It is clear from the context that 1st statement must support the replacement of lead actor, as unusual stamina is required and further support for seasoned touring lead is provided.
hence, option 2 seems perfect choice which states that it is clear that lead actor should be replaced by seasoned touring lead.
Since, In addition is written before the 2nd statement. 2nd statement must provide support and additional reason to go for the solution provided in 1st statement, In last three choices cost impact is mentioned. Only the cost impact in last choice is in favor of replacing the lead actor by seasoned touring lead. hence, last choice should be the 2nd statement.
