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Psyoutlaw · 09-02-2003, 05:52 PM

From Neolithic pottery to 20th century posters, the extent and variety of the arts in China _____ those who search for continuity; nonetheless, certain ______ values are reflected in China's artistic traditions.

A) confound...enduring
B) abet...pervasive
C) inform...intangible
D) entice...diverse
E) alienate...distinctive

Please explain your answer.

Psyoutlaw

MS · 09-02-2003, 11:19 PM

Confusing one!!Could u post the answer for this please?

Vinay · 09-03-2003, 12:19 AM

Vinay · 09-03-2003, 12:45 AM

on second thought I think its A

laura · 09-03-2003, 04:34 AM

I think it's A: they search for continuity, but they find a great variety => this "confounds" them (=confuses, puzzles them); nonetheless Chinese art has certain artistic traditions, which are "enduring", since they can be found both in the Neolithic pottery and in the 20th century posters.

Laura

Psyoutlaw · 09-03-2003, 04:55 AM

The answer is:

A) confound...enduring

This is a tough one for me.

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09-02-2003, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Psyoutlaw Within my grasp! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 351	From Neolithic pottery to 20th century posters, the extent and variety of the arts in China _____ those who search for continuity; nonetheless, certain ______ values are reflected in China's artistic traditions. A) confound...enduring B) abet...pervasive C) inform...intangible D) entice...diverse E) alienate...distinctive Please explain your answer. Psyoutlaw

09-02-2003, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
MS Within my grasp! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: USA Posts: 244	Confusing one!!Could u post the answer for this please?

09-03-2003, 12:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vinay TestMagic Guru-in-Training Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: India Posts: 766	E

09-03-2003, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vinay TestMagic Guru-in-Training Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: India Posts: 766	on second thought I think its A

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laura Within my grasp! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Romania Posts: 235	I think it's A: they search for continuity, but they find a great variety => this "confounds" them (=confuses, puzzles them); nonetheless Chinese art has certain artistic traditions, which are "enduring", since they can be found both in the Neolithic pottery and in the 20th century posters. Laura

09-03-2003, 04:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Psyoutlaw Within my grasp! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 351	The answer is: A) confound...enduring This is a tough one for me.

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