Question

When I ask people to name three recently implemented technologies that most impact our world today, they usually propose the computers, the Internet and the laser. All three were unplanned, ___________, and_____________ upon their discovery and remained __________ well after their initial use. Which of the following options will BEST fill up the above blanks meaningfully?

• A. Astonishing, Superb, Superb
• B. Surprising, Fulfilling, Unfulfilling
• C. Unpredicted, Unappreciated, Unappreciated
• D. Amazing, Shocking, Shocking
• E. Astonishing, Amazing, Amazing

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks us to fill in the blanks with options that logically and contextually fit the statement about the three technologies: computers, the Internet, and the laser.

1. The sentence describes these technologies as initially unexpected and not immediately valued at the time of their discovery. Hence, the terms describing these characteristics should capture the essence of unpredictability and being underappreciated initially.
2. Let's evaluate the given options:
   • Astonishing, Superb, Superb: While 'astonishing' might fit, 'superb' does not convey the sense of being underappreciated initially.
   • Surprising, Fulfilling, Unfulfilling: 'Surprising' fits partially, but 'fulfilling' does not match the context of being unappreciated.
   • Unpredicted, Unappreciated, Unappreciated: This option aligns well with the sentence, as 'unpredicted' implies they were not foreseen, and 'unappreciated' indicates the lack of recognition initially.
   • Amazing, Shocking, Shocking: 'Amazing' and 'shocking' convey surprise or admiration but do not relate to being unforeseen or underappreciated.
   • Astonishing, Amazing, Amazing: Similar to the previous option, these choices convey impact but not the unpredicted or unappreciated aspects.
3. Thus, the best choice is the third option: Unpredicted, Unappreciated, Unappreciated, as it precisely captures the initial reaction and subsequent undervaluation of these technologies.

The correct answer is Unpredicted, Unappreciated, Unappreciated.

Answer 2

Correct Answer

Option 3: Unpredicted, Unappreciated, Unappreciated

Filled Passage

When I ask people to name three recently implemented technologies that most impact our world today, they usually propose the computers, the Internet and the laser. All three were unplanned, unpredicted, and unappreciated upon their discovery and remained unappreciated well after their initial use.

Why this fits

• “Unpredicted” aligns with “unplanned,” emphasizing that their emergence was not foreseen.
• “Unappreciated … and remained unappreciated” captures the historical fact that their true potential was not recognized at discovery nor immediately after initial use.

Logic in a nutshell 

Let $T$ be a technology. The sentence demands adjectives that satisfy:

$T$ was unplanned $\Rightarrow$ $T$ was unpredicted (synchronic uncertainty),
and initial reception: $V_0(T) \approx 0$ (low perceived value) $\Rightarrow$ unappreciated,
with persistence: $V_{t\!>\!0}(T) \approx 0$ for a while $\Rightarrow$ remained unappreciated.

Why the other options fail

1. Option 1: Astonishing, Superb, Superb — “Astonishing/Superb” implies strong positive valuation at discovery, contradicting the idea that they weren’t recognized.
2. Option 2: Surprising, Fulfilling, Unfulfilling — “Fulfilling/Unfulfilling” mixes personal satisfaction with public valuation and is internally inconsistent across the two slots.
3. Option 4: Amazing, Shocking, Shocking — Both “amazing” and “shocking” signal high attention/valuation, not neglect or underappreciation.
4. Option 5: Astonishing, Amazing, Amazing — Repeats a positive appraisal; again, not compatible with “remained unappreciated.”

Key Takeaway

The passage emphasizes lack of foresight and initial underestimation of impact; hence Unpredicted, Unappreciated, Unappreciated is the most coherent and context-true choice.