If you are an introvert, you _______ to prefer working alone and, if possible,…
2023
If you are an introvert, you _______ to prefer working alone and, if possible, will _______ towards projects where you can work by yourself or with as few people as possible.
- A.
like, depart
- B.
advocate, move
- C.
tend, gravitate
- D.
express, attract
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Correct answer: C
Both blanks must be filled by the same option, so we test each pair in context. The sentence describes a natural inclination of an introvert.
Blank 1 needs a verb that pairs with the infinitive "to prefer." "tend to prefer" means "to be inclined to prefer" — a natural, habitual disposition — which exactly fits an introvert's behaviour.
Blank 2 needs a verb that pairs with "towards projects." "gravitate towards" means "to be drawn or attracted, especially by natural inclination," which fits being naturally pulled towards solo work.
Only "tend, gravitate" makes both blanks grammatical and meaningful, so it is the correct choice. The other pairs either break the grammar ("advocate to prefer," "express to prefer") or carry the wrong meaning ("depart" = leave; "attract" needs an object and is not used as "attract towards").