It is by no means ________ to recognize the influence of Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch on Ali Banisadr's paintings; indeed,...
GMAT Craft and Structure : (Structure) Questions
It is by no means ________ to recognize the influence of Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch on Ali Banisadr's paintings; indeed, Banisadr himself cites Bosch as an inspiration. However, some scholars have suggested that the ancient Mesopotamian poem Epic of Gilgamesh may have had a far greater impact on Banisadr's work.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
substantial
satisfying
unimportant
appropriate
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| 'It is by no means _______ to recognize the influence of Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch on Ali Banisadr's paintings' |
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| 'indeed, Banisadr himself cites Bosch as an inspiration' |
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| 'However, some scholars have suggested that the ancient Mesopotamian poem Epic of Gilgamesh may have had a far greater impact on Banisadr's work' |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: While recognizing Bosch's influence on Banisadr is straightforward given Banisadr's own admission, scholars believe another source may have been more influential.
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 key relationship is between the statement about recognizing influence and the supporting evidence that Banisadr himself admits this influence. Since Banisadr openly confirms Bosch's influence, recognizing that influence should be straightforward and meaningful. The missing word should describe what it ISN'T - the recognition is NOT difficult or insignificant.
substantial
Substantial
✗ Incorrect
- Creates illogical meaning with the phrase structure
- Contradicts the supporting evidence
satisfying
Satisfying
✗ Incorrect
- Focuses on personal fulfillment rather than logical recognition
- No connection to Banisadr's admission
unimportant
Unimportant
✓ Correct
- 'It is by no means unimportant' means it IS important to recognize the influence
- Connects perfectly with Banisadr's own acknowledgment
- Creates logical flow: recognition matters because influence is real
appropriate
Appropriate
✗ Incorrect
- Suggests recognition is improper, which makes no sense
- No logical connection with the evidence