Directions: In each of the following questions there are three blank spaces. Below each question there are some options and each option consist of three words which can be filled up in the blanks of the statement(s) to make the statement grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative among the options given below. In the face of the challenging situation, she took a ________ approach, focusing on ________ solutions rather than getting lost in ________ theories.

### Concept & Vocabulary In Context Look for structural clues like contrasting conjunctions or phrases. Here, "rather than" dictates that the ideas in the second and third blanks must contrast with each other. ### Step-by-Step Solution - **Sentence Analysis:** The subject is focusing on [Blank 2] solutions *rather than* getting lost in [Blank 3] theories. This structure means the words for Blank 2 and Blank 3 must represent opposing concepts. Blank 1 describes the overall nature of this approach. - **Evaluating Options:** - Option (c): "Practical" solutions vs "idealistic" theories provides a perfect logical contrast. An approach that prioritizes practical solutions is, by definition, a "pragmatic" approach. This option creates a fully coherent sentence. - Option (a): "Pragmatic" and "viable" do not offer the necessary contrast. - Option (d): "Realistic" solutions and "implemented" theories do not form a logical contrasting pair in this context. ### Exam Strategy & Shortcut Identify the structural relationship between the blanks first. The phrase "focusing on X rather than getting lost in Y" immediately tells you X and Y are opposites. Scanning the options for an antonym pair (practical vs. idealistic) often leads straight to the correct answer. ### Common Pitfall Ignoring the structural clues like "rather than" and selecting words that sound sophisticated individually but fail to construct the intended contrasting relationship when put together. ### Final Answer Therefore, the correct answer is **C**.