math strategy doesnt work
though is negative and second half of sentence is positive - less dull
first half of sentence needs to convey a negative idea - doesnt relish - wrong
First blank is a double-possibility → Sandra does not like (hate) / Sandra does not hate (like) then choose blank(ii) depending upon what possibility you filled for blank(i) → if you choose the word like then one of the possibility for blank(ii) can be showy or pretentious and if you choose the word hate for blank(i) then the choices for blank(ii) can be repulsive / mundane. Now, look at answer choices to see which pair of the above is available .
That’s why Greg always mentions that you should have a verbal toolbox as you can’t rely on one tool to solve all your problems.
I just wanna confirm if like and showy work then dont u think we need to eliminate the word ‘though’ cause there is no contrast right?
Sandra does not like the stadium’s new moniker, she does think the committee could have settled on something a little less showy
In my opinion though here is working a limiter in-here. Meaning : I hate what you’re doing but if you tone in down a little then maybe I will enjoy it and though is carrying the same idea as tone-it down a little