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