Question

The government's proposal for increased public transportation funding was ________ by urban planners who saw it as a step towards sustainable development, but it was ________ by fiscal conservatives who worried about the impact on the national budget.

• A. endorsed
• B. rejected
• C. supported
• D. opposed
• E. welcomed
• F. challenged

Hint:

Look for contrasting conjunctions like “but” to identify one positive and one negative reaction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, D

This sentence highlights two contrasting reactions to the government’s proposal for more public transportation funding: - The first blank calls for a positive response from urban planners who view the proposal favorably as a move towards sustainable development. Suitable positive terms here include \textit{“endorsed”} ((A), \textit{“supported”} ((C), and \textit{“welcomed”} (E). Among these, \textit{“endorsed”} is the strongest and most formal term, indicating official or authoritative approval. - The second blank requires a negative or opposing reaction from fiscal conservatives concerned about budget impacts. Appropriate negative terms are \textit{“rejected”} ((B), \textit{“opposed”} ((D), and \textit{“challenged”} (F). \textit{“Opposed”} is the most straightforward and commonly used term to describe resistance or disagreement. Analyzing the Option: - (A) endorsed — means publicly approved or supported, fitting the planners’ positive view. - (D) opposed — clearly indicates resistance or objection, fitting conservatives’ worries. Other Option: - \textit{“Supported”} and \textit{“welcomed”} also fit the positive context but are slightly less formal than “endorsed.” - \textit{“Rejected”} is a stronger refusal than “opposed,” which suggests disagreement but not necessarily outright refusal. - \textit{“Challenged”} implies questioning or disputing, but “opposed” is more direct. Correct Pair: - (A) endorsed (positive) - (D) opposed (negative)