Fill in the blanks - At a time when most charities seem to think of _____…
2024
Fill in the blanks -
At a time when most charities seem to think of _____ increasing their capital, Warren Buffet’s stipulation that what he gifts must be spent within ten years comes as a _______ announcement.
Answer: D. constantly ….. landmark — Answer: constantly ….. landmark Explanation: Why 'constantly' fits the first blank: 'constantly' means continuously or repeatedly, which matches the idea that…
- A.
merely…..surprise
- B.
eternally ….. Involuntary
- C.
sporadically…..refreshing
- D.
constantly ….. landmark
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Correct answer: D
Answer: constantly ….. landmark
Explanation:
Why 'constantly' fits the first blank: 'constantly' means continuously or repeatedly, which matches the idea that many charities habitually aim to increase their capital. 'Eternally' ('forever') is too strong and unrealistic here; 'sporadically' (occasionally) contradicts the sense of ongoing effort; 'merely' ('only') changes the meaning and does not convey continuous effort.
Why 'landmark' fits the second blank: a 'landmark announcement' is an important or precedent-setting announcement, which correctly characterizes Warren Buffett’s stipulation. 'Refreshing' would mean pleasantly different but is weaker; 'surprise' or 'involuntary' are wrong in meaning or grammar ('involuntary' means unintentional).
Collocation and grammar note: the phrases 'think of constantly increasing their capital' and 'comes as a landmark announcement' are natural and idiomatic in this context.