The artisans of the Igun Eronmwon guild in Benin City, Nigeria, typically____the bronze- and brass-casting strategy that have been handed down through their families since the thirteenth century, but they don’t strictly observe every custom; for example, guild members now use air-conditioning motors instead of handheld bellows to help heat their forges.

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Choice A is the best answer. In this context “adhere to” would mean to act in accordance with. The text states that although members of the Igun Eronmwon guild typically do something with techniques that have been passed down since the thirteenth century, they “don’t strictly observe every tradition.”

adhere to

Choice B is incorrect because in this context “improve on” would mean to make better. he phrase “improve on” wouldn’t support the contrast because regularly making changes to the techniques would be an example of not strictly following all traditions.

improve on

Choice C is incorrect because in this context “grapple with” would mean to try hard to solve a difficult problem.

grapple with

Choice D is incorrect because in this context “experiment with” would mean to do something new with. The phrase “experiment with” wouldn’t support the contrast because regularly trying new things with the techniques would be an example of not strictly following all traditions.

experiment with

Correct sentence

The text with the most logical and precise word or phrase - Adhere to

Option

A

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