Question

the concept of liberal arts has existed since the time of ancient greece, and the parameters of this discipline have largely remained over the centuries unchanged. a in medieval times, the seven liberal arts were split into the trivium (grammar, rhetoric, and logic) and the quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music) and focused on providing students with a well - rounded education b 2 todays dictionaries define the liberal arts as \any study given to reflection and free inquiry,\ which is a lengthy category that has included various subjects throughout its history. most modern liberal arts colleges have consistent mirrored the fundamental philosophy of ancient times. 1. the best placement for the underlined portion would be: a where it is now b after the word concept. c after the word arts. d after the word unchanged. 2. which choice best helps indicate that the liberal arts include many disciplines? f no change g broad h challenging j perplexing 3. which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? a no change b consistently mirrored c mirrored in a consistent fashion d mirrored in a consistently fashion

Explanation:

1. The phrase "In medieval times" is an adverbial phrase of time that is best placed at the beginning of the sentence to set the time - context. It makes the most sense where it is now.
2. The word "broad" best indicates that the liberal arts include many disciplines as it implies a wide - ranging or extensive nature.
3. "Consistently" is an adverb and should be used to modify the verb "mirrored". "Consistently mirrored" is the correct grammatical form.

Answer:

1. A. where it is now
2. G. broad
3. B. consistently mirrored