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      Question

      Each sentence has two blanks. Choose the pair of words

      that best fits the context. Although the scientist’s theory was initially dismissed as ______, subsequent evidence gradually proved its claims to be remarkably ______.
      A plausible – inaccurate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B controversial – valid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C speculative – credible Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D abstract – irrelevant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E simplistic – flawed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Clue: Initially rejected → later proven correct Speculative = based on guesswork Credible = believable and supported Perfect transition Option check: A → inaccurate (wrong direction) B → controversial ≠ rejected necessarily D → irrelevant  E → flawed  Thus, C fits perfectly.

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