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      Question

      Each of the following sentences contains two blanks.

      Choose the most appropriate pair of words that best fits the context of the sentence. The options are deliberately close in meaning—read carefully before answering. Although the theory initially appeared ______, further scrutiny revealed it to be fundamentally ______, lacking both internal consistency and empirical support.
      A plausible – untenable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B credible – verifiable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C persuasive – substantiated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D coherent – sustainable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E convincing – defensible Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Initially seems correct Later proven weak/invalid Correct pair: plausible – untenable Plausible = appears reasonable or believable Untenable = cannot be defended logically Other options: Credible – verifiable → both positive Persuasive – substantiated → both supportive Coherent – sustainable → still positive Convincing – defensible → both strong Only A captures illusion of correctness → actual invalidity.

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