Official Guide I Sense-checking TC logic

GRE Verbal Problem Solving
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Hi! A few logic sense-checks here please:

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Here, in blank 1, my process of elimination was as follows:

  • I predicted “normal thing”, and noticed all 3 blanks match with this idea of habit
  • I understood that there is no evidence for any of these 3 adjectives- but I eliminated A and C because both of them are negative, so can’t both be the answer- does this make sense?

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Here, in blank 2, I chose uncritically accept (which is the right ans.) as I thought that appropriately acknowledge was a little mild as compared to the viewpoint of the other managers, who think this is extra, and therefore not important. However, I’m not too sure of this reasoning, seems weak- can you help me on how I can fill blank 2?

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Hello, I am wondering if this is the GRE big book, latest edition?

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not the latest

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  1. Your reasoning is correct. If the legislators acceded to public demand, it seems they all agree that speeding is not a bad thing –> first blank needs show that. A and C indicate divided opinion contrasted with unequivocal opinion in B.
  2. D and E both fit. E is more neutral and not the best fit stylistically. Block of 4 : EMS non-loving managers –> EMS is extraneous, EMS loving managers —> EMS is integral (which is why they uncritically accept its utility).
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Super clear, thanks Kavi! I had actually missed the link of legislatures supporting public in the first blank, and that being the reason for the +ve option (not just presence of 2 similar negatives), so very useful to see your detailed explanation.

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