CR question explanations please

Test Preparation SAT Preparation
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<p>Greetings.</p>

<p>I would be much grateful if anyone could help me answer this question</p>

<p>"Science proceeds in fits and starts. Scientists put forward results, both theoretical and experimental. The results are then debated by the community; sometimes they are discarded, sometimes they are modified, and sometimes they provide inspiration for new and more accurate ways of understanding the universe . In other words, science proceeds along a zigzag path toward what we hope will be ultimate truth, a path that began with humanity's earliest attempts to fathom the cosmos and whose end we cannot predict".</p>

<p>What does "fits" nearly mean?
D. unexpected whims
E. sudden bursts</p>

<p>These are the most probable answers in my opinion -.- I know the answer but I cannot comprehend why, although I do understand what "in fits and starts" means. Sorry if I sound stupid -.-</p>

<p>P.S: Do you guys think the curve for SAT is getting tougher nowadays? I did several past tests and realize that somehow the passages are getting harder, the vocabulary part is also featuring some new and "uncommon" words, but the curve is still the same or even harsher. Geez. Or am I imagining things? </p>

<p>Oh and can someone actually get worse at SAT? Like, I practice every day but somehow my grades seem to drop. I don't know if it is merely illusion or it's actually the truth but anyway, I'm worried. Or is it just because the tests are randomly harder?</p>

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<p>Curve is pre-determined so you cant tell if its harsher or easier.
I believe there are 2 way you could do worse on the Sat; number 1 is by practing with third party tests and sometimes these can test the wrong skills needed. Number 2 is factors like strength/weaknesses, anxiety, being calm and stuff like that</p>

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<p>@itchybuttcompany: Yeah but for a test with harder questions yet the curve is the same as a test with easier question, doesn’t that make the curve less easy? Thanks btw</p>

<p>Putting the curve aside, can someone explain the answer to me? Thanks.</p>

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<p>is the answer E?</p>

<p>that’s what i would’ve gone with if i saw it on a test since fits can be sudden outbursts. “unexpected whims” doesn’t have the same violent connotation that i associate with the word fit.</p>

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<p>@metroplex: thanks <3</p>