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    Question

    In each of the following sentences, two blanks have

    been left out. You are required to choose the correct pair of words from the given options that best completes the sentence meaningfully and grammatically. The historian remained ______ about the newly discovered manuscript, choosing to respond with ______ rather than drawing conclusions prematurely.
    A sceptical – restraint Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B confident – hesitation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C indifferent – curiosity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D anxious – enthusiasm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E certain – doubt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: sceptical → doubtful or cautious about authenticity restraint → self-control; not reacting hastily Other options fail logically: Confident + hesitation contradict Indifferent does not fit scholarly response Anxious + enthusiasm mismatched Certain + doubt contradict

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