In the following sentence, two words are missing, replaced by blanks. Select the pair of words that correctly complete the sentence both grammatically and logically:

The young artist’s work was both ______ and provocative, drawing critics who either praised her ______ or dismissed it as erratic.

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In the following sentence, two words are missing, replaced by blanks. Select the pair of words that correctly complete the sentence both grammatically and logically:

The young artist’s work was both ______ and provocative, drawing critics who either praised her ______ or dismissed it as erratic.

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**Solution:**

1. The sentence describes the young artist’s work as having two qualities. The first blank should be an adjective that pairs well with "provocative" to describe the work. Among the options, "bold" fits best as it contrasts and complements "provocative" effectively.

2. The second blank requires a noun that critics either praised or dismissed. "Unpredictability" is a noun that logically fits here, referring to the nature of the work that could be seen as either a strength or a flaw.

3. Other options fail either grammatically or logically:
   - "dull" and "hierarchy" do not fit the context.
   - "muted" and "unpredictable" do not fit grammatically since the second blank needs a noun.
   - "dulled" and "symmetry" do not suit the meaning.

**Answer:** bold, unpredictability

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