Michael Crichton has been known to be hermit-like, and he __________ the public eye to such an extent that he did not collect either of his academy awards.
| A. welcomes |
| B. avoids |
| C. courts |
| D. shuns |
| E. gathers |
| F. tries |
OA: B. avoids; D. shuns
Explanation:
SAS
| Subject | Michael Crichton |
| Information | hermit-like |
| Structure Word | And; To such an extent that… |
| Negator | – |
| Plug In Word | avoids |
| Answer | avoids, shuns |
AOA
| Pair | avoids, shuns |
| Triplet | courts, welcomes, gathers |
| Lone ranger | tries |





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