Human nature and long distances have made exceeding the speed limit a (i)_________ in the state, so the legislators surprised no one when, acceding to public demand, they (ii)_________ increased penalties for speeding.
Blank (i) | Blank (ii)
A) controversial habit | D) endorsed
B) cherished tradition | E) considered
C) disquieting ritual | F) rejected
Could anyone please help me understand why the answer is C, D and not B, F using the ‘Math’ Strategy’?
Thanks