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Even though the theory of dualism ----, many people still cling to the idea that consciousness ---- outside of the body.
Even though the theory of dualism ----, many people still cling to the idea that consciousness ---- outside of the body.
- had been disproven / should have existed
- has been disproven / can exist (correct)
- is disproven / had to exist
- will be disproven / must have existed
- was disproven / could exist
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What is Dualism?
What is Dualism?
The belief that the mind and body are separate entities.
What is Consciousness?
What is Consciousness?
The state of being aware of oneself and the surrounding environment.
What does 'disproven' mean?
What does 'disproven' mean?
To prove that something is false or incorrect.
What does 'cling to' mean?
What does 'cling to' mean?
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What does 'could' express?
What does 'could' express?
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What does 'must' imply?
What does 'must' imply?
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Current status of Dualism
Current status of Dualism
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Popular belief about consciousness
Popular belief about consciousness
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What does 'should have' imply?
What does 'should have' imply?
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What does 'had to' suggest?
What does 'had to' suggest?
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Study Notes
- The question explores the relationship between the theory of dualism and the belief in consciousness existing outside the body.
- It requires selecting the pair of verb phrases that best fit the sentence grammatically and logically.
- Option A uses "has been disproven," which is present perfect tense, suggesting a recent or ongoing state of being disproven, paired with "can exist".
- Option B uses "was disproven," past tense implying a completed disproval, paired with "could exist".
- Option C uses "is disproven," suggesting a current state of being disproven, paired with "had to exist".
- Option D uses “had been disproven” which implies that it was disproven at some point in the way past, paired with "should have existed".
- Option E uses "will be disproven," suggesting a future disproval, paired with "must have existed".
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This question explores the relationship between dualism and the belief in consciousness existing outside the body. It requires selecting the pair that best fits the sentence grammatically and logically to complete the sentence.
