Though the ancient manuscript was badly damaged and _____, scholars managed to decipher enough of the text to understand its historical significance.

A legible

B intact

C fragmented

D coherent

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

If the manuscript was 'badly damaged,' it would logically be 'fragmented' (broken into pieces or incomplete), making deciphering difficult. 'Legible,' 'intact,' and 'coherent' imply the opposite of damage and difficulty.

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The correct answer to the question "Though the ancient manuscript was badly damaged and _____, scholars managed to decipher enough of the text to understand its historical significance." is Option C: fragmented.

The other options — A) legible, B) intact, D) coherent — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: If the manuscript was 'badly damaged,' it would logically be 'fragmented' (broken into pieces or incomplete), making deciphering difficult. 'Legible,' 'intact,' and 'coherent' imply the opposite of d…

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Though the ancient manuscript was badly damaged and _____, scholars managed to decipher enough of the text to understand its historical significance.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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