Researchers are _____ new methods to protect endangered coral reefs from bleaching, developing specialized treatments and monitoring systems to preser...
GMAT Craft and Structure : (Structure) Questions
Researchers are _____ new methods to protect endangered coral reefs from bleaching, developing specialized treatments and monitoring systems to preserve marine ecosystems.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
dismissing
overlooking
implementing
postponing
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
|---|---|
| "Researchers are" |
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| "[MISSING WORD]" |
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| "new methods to protect endangered coral reefs from bleaching," |
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| "developing specialized treatments and monitoring systems to preserve marine ecosystems." |
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Passage Architecture and Core Elements
Main Point: Researchers are taking action with new methods to protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Argument Flow: The sentence introduces researchers as the actors, then describes their work with new protective methods for coral reefs, and concludes by specifying what these methods involve - creating treatments and monitoring systems for broader marine ecosystem preservation.
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 must be a verb that describes what researchers do with methods
- It should be consistent with "developing specialized treatments and monitoring systems"
- It needs to show active, positive engagement with these protective methods
- The context suggests putting methods into practice, not just studying or planning
- The right answer should be an action word that shows researchers are actively using or putting these protective methods into practice
dismissing
- "Dismissing" means rejecting or ignoring
- This contradicts the context that shows researchers actively developing treatments
- Makes no sense with the positive context of protecting reefs
overlooking
- "Overlooking" means missing or ignoring something
- This also contradicts the active development work described
- Doesn't fit with the protective purpose mentioned
implementing
- "Implementing" means putting into practice or carrying out
- Perfectly matches the context of actively developing treatments and systems
- Shows researchers are taking concrete action with these methods
- Aligns with the goal of protecting and preserving marine ecosystems
postponing
- "Postponing" means delaying or putting off
- This contradicts the immediate action shown in "developing" treatments
- Students might think research involves delays, but the context shows active current work