Musicians from different cultural traditions ______ their artistic heritage through varied approaches. Some teach formal lessons in conservatories, ot...
GMAT Craft and Structure : (Structure) Questions
Musicians from different cultural traditions ______ their artistic heritage through varied approaches. Some teach formal lessons in conservatories, others pass down knowledge through family apprenticeships, and still others share techniques during community gatherings.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
transmit
abandon
critique
research
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| 'Musicians from different cultural traditions' |
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| '[MISSING WORD] their artistic heritage through varied approaches.' |
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| 'Some teach formal lessons in conservatories,' |
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| 'others pass down knowledge through family apprenticeships,' |
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| 'and still others share techniques during community gatherings.' |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Musicians from different cultural traditions use various methods to pass on their artistic heritage.
Argument Flow: The passage introduces musicians from different traditions, then presents three specific examples of how they share their artistic knowledge - through formal education, family teaching, and community events.
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 missing word needs to capture this action of passing on or sharing artistic heritage
- It should be an active verb that connects with 'through varied approaches' and is supported by the three examples of teaching, passing down, and sharing
transmit
✓ Correct
- 'Transmit' means to pass on or communicate something to others
- Fits perfectly with the examples of teaching, passing down knowledge, and sharing techniques
abandon
✗ Incorrect
- 'Abandon' means to give up or leave behind
- This contradicts the examples which show musicians actively preserving and sharing their heritage
critique
✗ Incorrect
- 'Critique' means to analyze or evaluate critically
- Doesn't fit with the examples of teaching, passing down, and sharing
research
✗ Incorrect
- 'Research' means to investigate or study
- Doesn't connect with the examples of teaching and sharing heritage with others