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2025FallB-T-GBL91-71876 Making Connections 3: Unit 2, Reading 1
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Scientists identified a gene mutation for breast cancer and (later) subsequently developed a test to identify people who carry the gene mutation. Many immigrants believed that leaving home and looking for work in the New World was their only (choice) option . The discovery of gold in the Western United States (encouraged) fueled immigration to California. The idea of a new life in a new country was very (appealing) attractive to many immigrants. Many people would like the government to (end; eliminate) abolish the income tax, but this is unlikely to happen. A/ An (very large) colossal storm damaged the immigrant’s farm. The (origin) source of political discontent is often economic. Many countries (at first) initially welcomed immigrants because they needed workers. The (continuous) persistent failure of national economic policies has forced many people to look for jobs in other countries. The slaves who were brought to the New World (suffered) endured terrible treatment and many of them even died.
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The task presents a set of sentences with missing words and provides a corresponding list of chosen answers. Below I analyze each slot in order, explaining why the selected word fits the sentence's meaning and grammatical context.
1) Sentence: Scientists identified a gene mutation for breast cancer and (later) subsequently developed a test to identify people who carry the gene mutation.
Selected answer: subsequently
Explanation: The sentence describes a sequence of events: first the gene mutation was identified, and later a test was developed. 'Subsequently' means 'after a prior event; afterward,' which correctly conveys the chronological progression from discovery to development. It fits smoothly after the parenthetical cue (later) and shows an appropriate temporal transition.
2) Sentence: Many immigrants believed that leaving home and looking for work in the New World was their only (choice) option.
Selected answer: option
Explanation: The noun 'option' here is used to mean a possible alternative or choice among several, and it directly matches the phrase 'their only ... option.' The word 'choice......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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