Doubt in Big Book Text Completion

GRE Verbal Problem Solving
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Noting that few employees showed any ------- for complying with the corporation’s new safety regulations, Peterson was forced to conclude that acceptance of the regulations would be -------, at best.

aptitude…unavoidable

regard…indeterminate

respect…negotiable

patience…imminent

enthusiasm…grudging

doesn’t “forced” acts as a contrast ?

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no. “forced to conclude” is like the effect part of cause and effect.

Based on your high GRE score, I was forced to conclude you were either smart or you studied well (or both). That’s support, not contrast.

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