Big Book Practise - Text Completion Test 3 - Day 3 Section 3 Q6

so even if presents a contrast,
usually requires these principle be __ neglected, not followed
for they are not in line with?_ the regimentation and discipline necesarry for military efficiency
both blanks negative!!
Eliminated B)D, E
A & C
second blank contrary is close to my prediction
chose A
then checked the answer and figured out not knowing the meaning of espouced costed me this blank
espouced means → support
so c is the answer

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A war often requires individual liberty and democratic rights to be _____, for they are ____ to the regimentation and discipline needed for military efficiency.

Liberty and rights may make it hard for a military to work as efficiently as possible. Sometimes countries suspend these rights if they deem it is necessary to make sure they win a war or for some other goal.

Thus, we get: Often, we need to puts those rights on hold because they are harmful to/not conducive for regimentation and discipline needed for military efficiency.

Thus, we find the correct answer: (C) suspended = put on hold; incompatible with = not conducive for

Yes, espoused does not mean the same thing as suspended.