Contemporary architecture relies heavily on computer-aided design software to create precise building plans. However, traditional architects _____ han...

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Contemporary architecture relies heavily on computer-aided design software to create precise building plans. However, traditional architects _____ hand-drawn blueprints and manual calculations, demonstrating remarkable skill and patience.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

ignored

replaced

simplified

utilized

Solution

Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage

Part A: Passage Analysis Table

Text from Passage	Analysis
"Contemporary architecture relies heavily on computer-aided design software to create precise building plans."	What it says: Modern arch = computer software for precise plans What it does: Introduces current architectural practices What it is: Context/background
"However, traditional architects _____ hand-drawn blueprints and manual calculations, demonstrating remarkable skill and patience."	What it says: Trad architects [verb] hand-drawn blueprints + manual calc → skill/patience What it does: Contrasts traditional methods with modern computer-aided methods What it is: Contrasting claim with missing verb

Part B: Passage Architecture & Core Elements

Main Point: The passage contrasts modern computer-aided architecture with traditional manual methods that required more skill and patience.

Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely

This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.

Step 3: Prethink the Answer

The word needs to describe what traditional architects did with hand-drawn blueprints and manual calculations
Given the contrast with modern computer methods, traditional architects would have employed these manual methods, which required skill and patience

Answer Choices Explained

ignored

✗ Incorrect

This doesn't make sense; ignoring these methods wouldn't demonstrate skill and patience

replaced

✗ Incorrect

This would mean they replaced these methods with something else, which doesn't fit the context

simplified

✗ Incorrect

While possible, this doesn't strongly support the contrast with precision-focused computer-aided design

utilized

✓ Correct

This means traditional architects used these manual methods, creating perfect contrast with modern computer methods and explaining why it required remarkable skill and patience

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