Craft and StructureHardPhrase for explaining observations
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?
- A. accounted forCorrect
- B. overlooked
- C. contradicted
- 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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