Text Completion- Please help to explain the answer (B)

GRE Verbal Problem Solving
1

The theory of cosmic evolution states that the universe, having begun in a state of simplicity and -------,
has ------- into great variety.
(A) equilibrium…modulated
(B) homogeneity…differentiated
(C) contrast. .metamorphosed
(D) proportion… accelerated
(E) intelligibility…developed

Source GRE big book

2

the word variety is helpful for the first blank.

After that You can use POE (Process of Elimination).

4

apply math strategy for blank 1 (clue: “and”). For the second blank, focus on the word “variety” which indicates that it has transformed into multiple things. Therefore, B is correct.

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