Verbal Reasoning : Sentence Completion

Question

It sounds ______ that if a low carb diet can prevent a second heart attack from occurring, it should also be able to ______ the first occurrence.

1. realistic. . . disintegrate
2. logical. . . allay
3. fascinating. . . foment
4. reasonable. . . augment
5. rational. . . alienate
   
   

Correct Answers

Correct Answer : Choice (2).

Explanatory Answers

Any of options, other than choice (3), seem probable answers for the first blank.
However, "allay" is the only word synonymous with "prevent" that can fit the second blank.
Hence, choice (2) is the correct answer.

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