Question
The outcome of the meeting was beyond what we expected
as it _______________positive result in the form of an assurance that the ______________proposals would be considered. In the following sentences, there are two blanks. Find out the appropriate words for filling up the blanks:Solution
"Yielded" means produced or provided, which fits with the positive result that was unexpected. "Alternative" refers to options or proposals different from the usual ones, which makes sense in the context of proposals being considered.
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