Question

The new product launch was _________ by consumers for its innovative design, but it was __________ by experts who doubted its practicality.

• A. lauded
• B. dismissed
• C. celebrated
• D. condemned
• E. questioned

Hint:

When you see conjunctions like "but," expect a shift or contrast in toneAlign each blank with the sentiment (positive or negative) of its corresponding clause

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A,

This sentence presents a contrast between two perspectives — the **consumers** and the **experts** — as indicated by the word **"but"** This implies that the two blanks should represent opposing or differing sentiments
First Blank "The new product launch was by consumers for its innovative design"
The phrase "innovative design" suggests a positive trait appreciated by consumers
We are looking for a positive word that means "praised" or "highly appreciated"
(A) lauded means to praise or extol, which fits perfectly in this context
like (C) celebrated and (E) embraced are also positive, but “lauded” directly captures the idea of verbal praise, which matches the tone of consumer admiration

Second Blank "but it was by experts who doubted its practicality"
Here, the experts are not impressed — they "doubted its practicality," which implies skepticism, not outright condemnation
So, the word should reflect mild criticism or doubt rather than harsh negativity
(F) questioned fits best, as it implies the experts had concerns or were unsure about its real-world utility
Option (D) condemned would be too strong — it implies strong disapproval or moral denunciation, which doesn't match the context of technical or practical skepticism

Therefore, the best choices are (A) lauded and (F) questioned, which reflect the contrast between public praise and expert doubt