Big book: Test 1, Section 4, TC

GRE Verbal Problem Solving
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Hi there,

I find answers B and E confusing. It would be great to have an explanation of why it’s B and not E.

Experienced employers recognize that business students who can (i) _____ different points of view are ultimately more effective as managers than are the brilliant and original students who (ii) _____ dogmatically to their own formulations.

  • A. discredit… revert
  • B. assimilate… adhere
  • C. impose… refer
  • D. disregard… incline
  • E. advocate… relate

Thank you for your time! - Nishat.

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From a usage point of view, it would not be right to use “advocate”. It would imply students are supporting multiple points of view. Additionally, “adhere” in option B is more fitting than “relate” for “dogmatically”.

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Thanks!