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Craft and Structure practice question

The theory ____ several observations that earlier models had left unexplained, which is why it was adopted so quickly.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A. accounted forCorrect
  2. B. overlooked
  3. C. contradicted
  4. D. dismissed

Answer: A. accounted for

Explaining what others left unexplained.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. overlooked
Overlooking would not win adoption.
C. contradicted
Contradicting observations would count against it.
D. dismissed
Dismissing observations would not win adoption.

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