I tried using the math strategy, but my guesses did not match the answer choices.
I know that the two sentences support each other with semi-colons. I tried solving the second blank first by looking at the part after “that.” Since the process did not originate with them, I guessed the second blank as “credit,” like giving credit.
Using the second blank, I guessed the first blank. The first sentence should say, “A thinker should be open to other’s work.” Since there is a “not” there, it should be something like “not isolated; not doctrinaire.”
However, when looking at the answer choices, none of my guesses fit.
The correct answer is C.
Could someone please help? Thank you!