<p>"The poetry of economics?" a reader might ask. "How can 'the dismal science' be associated with the subtlety and creativity of poetry?" [15] You're skepticism is understandable, [16] and perhaps a story from an economist's life can sketch the poetry of economics at work.</p>
<p>[15] F. NO CHANGE
G. Your
H. One's
J. A reader's</p>
<p>[16] A. NO CHANGE
B. but
C. therefore
d. so</p>
<p>One of these I understand, one of the answers I don't understand at all. I'd like your opinions on what you think the answer is. Thanks.</p>
<p>I would say
One’s
(I would not say a reader’s (sounds strange to my ears, though I’m not a native and maybe I’m wrong) since this actually conveys a sense of anyone’s skepticism not only the reader’s)
and
but – well I believe the two clauses convey sort of a contradiction
(skepticism – can sketch)</p>
<ol>
<li>B ; “but” is correct.</li>
</ol>
<p>If the first part had said [“The poetry of economics?” you might ask.] Then a would have been your, but since it says “a reader” then it would be one’s.</p>
<p>agreed with corey, “your” is there to throw you off. it would not match the tone of an argument that is clearly trying to be at least partially formal by saying “a reader.” many will get that wrong. Saying “a reader’s” would be too repetitive. “one’s” is correct because it retains the formality without using the same pronoun in that close of proximity. </p>
<p>16 is but.</p>
<p>I agree with the posters above…
15. H
16. B</p>
<p>Well, my book said the answer was “Your”. Let’s all hope it was wrong.</p>
<p>if its not from the Real ACT book or anything else published by ACT, then don’t worry about it.</p>
<p>I didn’t know ACT English problems could be “solved.” :-P</p>