# PTE Reading FIB #11: Historical Evolution of...

Reading: Fill in the Blanks #11 - Level 1 - Feeds Reading

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The new systematic nomenclature was so ____ that many chemists preferred to ____ to the older trivial names that were at least shorter. At least, that is the ostensible reason. Actually, tradition seems to carry more weight than ____ with some scientists.

## Answer

The new systematic nomenclature was so **cumbersome** that many chemists preferred to **revert** to the older trivial names that were at least shorter. At least, that is the ostensible reason. Actually, tradition seems to carry more weight than **system** with some scientists.

## Explanation

Blank 2 follows "preferred to" and comes before another "to," so you need "revert to," meaning go back to. "Reciprocate" does not fit this pattern. Blank 1 needs an adjective in "so ___ that." The older names "were at least shorter," so the new names were long and awkward. That is "cumbersome," not "subtle."

## Hints

- Look for adjectives that describe something difficult or complex to manage.
- Consider verbs that imply going back to a previous state or habit.

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