Why does ETS Example 2 (Caravaggio) recommend cracking blank (ii) before blank (i)?
AThe colon tightly constrains blank (ii) to a word meaning out-of-control.
BBlank (ii) always carries fewer answer choices than blank (i).
CBlank (i) is rarely worth attempting in two-blank items.
DETS gives partial credit for blank (ii) but not for blank (i).
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The colon tightly constrains blank (ii) to a word meaning out-of-control.
The Caravaggio sentence uses a colon, so what follows must explain 'could not handle success'. That pins blank (ii) to a word meaning life out of control, which only 'tumultuous' fits. Once blank (ii) is locked, blank (i) must echo 'success' and 'eminence' is the cleanest fit. Each blank in ETS column-format items always has three choices; there is no partial credit.
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