Cloze Test — Set 9
Questions 81–90 of 160
The paradoxical nature _____ (A) existential philosophy _____ (B) that freedom inherently _____ (C) responsibility. Sartre argued that individuals cannot _____ (D) accountability for their choices. His _____ (E) influenced generations of thinkers. Blank A:
Correct Answer: A. of
'Of' indicates possession/relation—'nature of philosophy'. We say 'the nature of X'. 'In', 'with', and 'for' don't fit this structure. 'Of' is the correct preposition for this philosophical relationship.
The paradoxical nature of existential philosophy suggests _____ (B) freedom inherently carries responsibility. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. that
'That' introduces a noun clause in formal philosophical discourse. 'Which' begins relative clauses, 'what' is interrogative, and 'whether' suggests alternatives. 'That' correctly introduces the philosophical proposition.
Freedom inherently _____ (C) responsibility, according to existentialist thinkers. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. entails
'Entails' is present singular for 'freedom' (singular subject). Present tense shows philosophical truth. 'Entail' is plural, 'entailing' is gerund, and 'entailed' is past. 'Entails' correctly expresses the logical relationship.
Individuals cannot _____ (D) accountability for their existential choices. Blank D:
Correct Answer: A. evade
'Evade' is base form for 'cannot evade' (infinitive structure). 'Evading' is gerund, 'evaded' is past, and 'evades' is singular present. 'Evade' completes the 'cannot + verb' structure correctly.
His theoretical framework _____ (E) influenced generations of continental philosophers. Blank E:
Correct Answer: A. profoundly
'Profoundly' means deeply and fundamentally, fitting a thinker influencing generations. 'Superficially', 'partially', and 'negligibly' understate the impact. Profoundly emphasizes the deep, widespread influence.
The jurisprudential debate _____ (A) constitutional interpretation _____ (B) whether judicial review _____ (C) to fundamental rights protection. Scholars _____ (D) between originalist and living constitutionalist _____ (E). Blank A:
Correct Answer: A. regarding
'Regarding' means concerning/about, fitting a debate topic. 'Ignoring', 'dismissing', and 'overlooking' contradict active debate. Regarding correctly introduces the subject of judicial discussion.
The jurisprudential debate regarding constitutional interpretation concerns _____ (B) judicial review extends to fundamental rights. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. whether
'Whether' introduces formal alternatives in legal discourse ('whether X or Y'). 'If' is conditional, 'when' is temporal, and 'what' is interrogative. 'Whether' is the formal legal structure for this debate.
Judicial review _____ (C) to fundamental rights protection, according to one legal perspective. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. extends
'Extends' is present singular for 'judicial review' (singular). Present tense states a legal principle. 'Extend' is plural, 'extending' is gerund, and 'extended' is past. 'Extends' correctly expresses the scope of review.
Scholars _____ (D) between originalist and living constitutionalist approaches. Blank D:
Correct Answer: A. disagree
'Disagree' is present plural for 'scholars' (plural). Present shows ongoing theoretical dispute. 'Disagreeing' is gerund, and 'disagreed' is past. 'Disagree' correctly describes current scholarly debate.
Between originalist and living constitutionalist _____ (E), courts must navigate complex interpretive challenges. Blank E:
Correct Answer: A. approaches
'Approaches' is plural noun, balancing the two methodologies. 'Approach' is singular, 'approaching' is gerund, and 'approached' is past. 'Approaches' correctly names both interpretive methods.