Jeff_999 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
astrology
Just as astrology was for centuries--faith, countering the strength of established churches, so today believing in astrology is an act of-- the professional sciences.
A. an individual.. rebellion by
B. an accepted.. antagonism toward
C. an underground.. defiance against
D. a heretical.. support for
E. an unknown.. concern about
The answer is C. Why, why it is "underground". There's no such suggestion obviously. I opt for B.
Thank you in advance.
A. an individual.. rebellion by
B. an accepted.. antagonism toward
C. an underground.. defiance against
D. a heretical.. support for
E. an unknown.. concern about
The answer is C. Why, why it is "underground". There's no such suggestion obviously. I opt for B.
Thank you in advance.
Top answer
The meaning of "underground" here is "secret", "hidden", "not public". That which counters the establishment has to remain secret. That which counters the establishment cannot be something which is accepted.
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The meaning of "underground" here is "secret", "hidden", "not public".
That which counters the establishment has to remain secret. That which counters the establishment cannot be something which is accepted.
The "just as ...for centuries ... so today ..." requires the same relationship in both halves.
B is therefore obviously wrong, because acceptance and antagonism are n
That which counters the establishment has to remain secret. That which counters the establishment cannot be something which is accepted.
The "just as ...for centuries ... so today ..." requires the same relationship in both halves.
B is therefore obviously wrong, because acceptance and antagonism are n
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