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In the given question, two words are omitted and replaced by blanks. Choose the best combination of words that can fit the blanks in the same order to make a grammatically and logically correct statement. The athlete's return to the field after a year-long injury was both ______ as fans wondered if he could regain his former strength.

1. unexpected, reassuring
2. anticipated, uncertain
3. disappointing, celebrated
4. inevitable, dismissed

Correct answer: anticipated, uncertain

Solution

The sentence contrasts the athlete's return with fans' doubts about his recovery. 'Anticipated' fits because the return was expected, and 'uncertain' fits the doubt about whether he could regain strength. The other options do not match the logic of the sentence.

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