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The best punctuation is that of which the reader is least conscious, for when punctuation, or lack of it, _____ itself, it is usually because it _____.

A
obtrudes, offends
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enjoins, fails
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conceals, recedes
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effaces, counts
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Solution

The correct option is A obtrudes, offends
Option: (a)

Obtrude means to become noticeable in an undesirable way. Hence this is the perfect choice for the first blank as it correctly describes the situation being talked about in the statement. Offends in the second gap fits the context as well.


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