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    Question

    Each sentence has two blanks. Choose the pair that fits

    best. The rural economy’s structural weaknesses are often ________ by short-term subsidies that provide temporary relief but ________ deeper inefficiencies.
    A masked, perpetuate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B exposed, rectify Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C concealed, dismantle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D addressed, intensify Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E reduced, undermine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Subsidies “mask” problems and “perpetuate” inefficiencies — fits analytical contrast. masked — hidden or covered so it cannot be seen or noticed
    perpetuate — to cause something to continue or last longer exposed — made visible; revealed; not hidden
    rectify — to correct something; to make it right concealed — kept out of sight; hidden
    dismantle — to take apart; to break down or remove in pieces addressed — dealt with; paid attention to; handled
    intensify — to make stronger, more extreme, or more severe reduced — made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
    undermine — to weaken or damage something, especially gradually

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