For each blank select one entry from the corresponding column of choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

Advocates of anti-smoking campaigns are (i) the fact that the number of smokers per capita has (ii) since the 1970s, perhaps aware that, lest this trend reverse itself, their message, which is predicated on dire predictions, is likely to be more (iii) than one rooted in reality.

Blank (i)

quick to cite

reluctant to acknowledge

indifferent to

Blank (ii)

remain unchanged

been dramatically ballooning

been steadily decreasing

Blank (iii)

harmful

disingenuous

efficacious

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