In the ETS worked example beginning 'It is refreshing to read a book about our planet', the opening words primarily help the test taker by establishing
Athe author's professional credentials in climate research.
Bthe historical period in which the book was written.
Can exhaustive list of the topics the passage will cover later.
Da clearly complimentary tone that narrows blank meanings.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. a clearly complimentary tone that narrows blank meanings.
ETS observes that the overall tone of the passage is 'clearly complimentary' and uses this to rule out the blank-(ii) verb 'enhance' and 'underscore' (good things one would not refrain from doing), leaving only 'obscure'. Tone narrows the shortlist before any choice is examined word by word.
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