In the given sentence, two words are missing and replaced by blanks. Choose the correct pair of words that fit the blanks in the same order to make the sentence both grammatically and logically correct.

The elderly journalist, now in her 70s, fondly recalled how she once _____ individuals decades ago when people had limited ambitions, whereas now, the youth are brimming with _____.

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In the given sentence, two words are missing and replaced by blanks. Choose the correct pair of words that fit the blanks in the same order to make the sentence both grammatically and logically correct.

The elderly journalist, now in her 70s, fondly recalled how she once _____ individuals decades ago when people had limited ambitions, whereas now, the youth are brimming with _____.

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**Solution:**

1. The sentence talks about an elderly journalist recalling her past interactions with people decades ago when ambitions were limited.

2. The first blank requires a verb that fits the context of interacting with individuals in the past. Among the options, "interviewed" suits best as journalists typically interview people.

3. The second blank needs a noun that describes what the youth are full of now. "Aspirations" fits perfectly as it means ambitions or hopes for the future.

4. Other options either do not fit grammatically or logically:
   - "questioned" is less appropriate for a journalist's positive recollection.
   - "dream" is singular and does not match the plural "individuals" context.
   - "success" does not fit the contrast with limited ambitions.
   - "narrated" and "consulted" do not fit the context of the journalist's action.

**Answer:** (b) interviewed, aspirations

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