Astronauts who stayed for an ____________ period of time at the International Space Station displayed a remarkable level of ____________ endurance and mental ____________.

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Option 1: extensive; dysfunctional; agility

Option 2: explicit; stoic; integrity

Option 3: expanded; stern; acuity

Option 4: extended; physical; resilience

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It’s important to understand what each blank needs: > **Astronauts who stayed for an ______ period of time** > → An adjective meaning a *long duration*. > **displayed a remarkable level of ______ endurance** > → A word that naturally modifies *endurance*. > **and mental ______.** > → A noun meaning *psychological strength under stress*.

Eliminate incorrect options with the word fill-up that makes the whole option incorrect: | Option | Reason | | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **1. extensive; dysfunctional; agility** | *Dysfunctional endurance* is contradictory, and *mental agility* refers to quick thinking, not sustained psychological strength. | | **2. explicit; stoic; integrity** | *Explicit period of time* is incorrect usage, and *mental integrity* does not convey endurance or coping ability. | | **3. expanded; stern; acuity** | *Expanded period of time* is unnatural, and *mental acuity* refers to sharpness, not resilience. |

Option 4 is correct as: **extended →** Correctly describes a long-duration stay. **physical →** Forms the natural collocation *physical endurance*. **resilience →** Accurately conveys psychological strength and the ability to cope under stress.

Final Answer: **extended; physical; resilience**

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