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Sociology is, in very basic terms, the study of human societies. In this respect, it is usually classed as one of the social sciences (along with subjects like psychology) and was as a in the late 18th century (through the work of people like the French writer Auguste Comte). However, the subject has only really gained as an academic subject in the 20th century through the work of writers such as Emile Durkheim, Max Weber and Talcott Parsons (names that will be visited throughout this course). One name that you may have heard of-Karl Marx (the founder of modern Communism) -had probably done more to stimulate people's interest in the subject than anyone else, even he lived and wrote (1818-1884) in a period before sociology became fully established as an academic discipline. Sociology, therefore, has a reasonably long history of development, (150-200 years) in Britain it has only been in the last 30-40 years that sociology as an examined subject in the education system has achieved a level of importance equivalent to, or above, most of the other subjects it impossible to study.

established though acceptance through subject although leftover stated

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Correct answer: established
Explanation: The word 'established' is a verb that fits grammatically in the past tense, indicating that sociology was formally recognized as a discipline. This aligns with the context of discussing the historical development of sociology.
Meaning: 'Established' means to set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis.
Wrong options:
leftover: 'Leftover' is an adjective that refers to something remaining after the rest has been used or dealt with, which does not fit the context of forming a discipline.
stated: 'Stated' is a past participle of 'state,' which implies declaring something, but it does not convey the sense of founding or creating a discipline like 'established.'
although: 'Although' is a conjunction used to introduce a contrast, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
through: 'Through' is a preposition indicating a means or method, which does not function as a verb to describe the action of founding a subject.
subject: 'Subject' is a noun that refers to a field of study, but it does not fit grammatically as a verb in this sentence.
acceptance: 'Acceptance' is a noun that refers to the action of receiving something, which does not fit as a verb to indicate the establishment of sociology.
though: 'Though' is a conjunction used to introduce a contrast, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: subject
Explanation: The term 'subject' is a noun that fits grammatically as it refers to a field of study, which is the context of the sentence discussing sociology's classification.
Meaning: 'Subject' refers to an area of knowledge or study, particularly in an academic context.
Wrong options:
leftover: 'Leftover' is an adjective that describes something remaining, which does not fit the context of defining a field of study.
established: 'Established' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context; it describes the action of founding rather than the field itself.
acceptance: 'Acceptance' is a noun that refers to the act of receiving something, which does not describe a field of study.
though: 'Though' is a conjunction that introduces a contrast, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
stated: 'Stated' is a past participle of 'state,' which does not function as a noun and does not describe a field of study.
through: 'Through' is a preposition that indicates a means or method, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: acceptance
Explanation: The word 'acceptance' is a noun that fits grammatically as it describes the process of being recognized or approved, which aligns with the context of sociology gaining recognition as an academic discipline.
Meaning: 'Acceptance' refers to the action of consenting to receive or undertake something, in this case, the recognition of sociology as a legitimate field of study.
Wrong options:
leftover: 'Leftover' is an adjective that refers to something remaining, which does not fit the context of gaining recognition.
subject: 'Subject' is a noun that refers to a field of study, but it does not convey the idea of gaining recognition or approval.
established: 'Established' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context; it describes the action of founding rather than the recognition of a field.
though: 'Though' is a conjunction that introduces a contrast, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
stated: 'Stated' is a past participle of 'state,' which does not function as a noun and does not describe the recognition process.
through: 'Through' is a preposition that indicates a means or method, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: though
Explanation: The word 'though' is a conjunction that fits grammatically to introduce a contrast, indicating that despite Marx's contributions, he lived before sociology was fully established.
Meaning: 'Though' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
Wrong options:
leftover: 'Leftover' is an adjective that refers to something remaining, which does not fit as a conjunction to introduce a contrast.
established: 'Established' is a verb that does not fit as a conjunction in this context; it does not serve to contrast ideas.
subject: 'Subject' is a noun that does not function as a conjunction and does not fit in this context.
acceptance: 'Acceptance' is a noun that refers to the act of receiving something, which does not fit as a conjunction to introduce a contrast.
stated: 'Stated' is a past participle of 'state,' which does not function as a conjunction and does not fit in this context.
through: 'Through' is a preposition that indicates a means or method, which does not fit as a conjunction in this context.
Correct answer: although
Explanation: The word 'although' is a conjunction that fits grammatically to introduce a contrast, indicating that despite sociology's long history, its recognition in Britain is relatively recent.
Meaning: 'Although' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
Wrong options:
leftover: 'Leftover' is an adjective that refers to something remaining, which does not fit as a conjunction to introduce a contrast.
established: 'Established' is a verb that does not fit as a conjunction in this context; it does not serve to contrast ideas.
subject: 'Subject' is a noun that does not function as a conjunction and does not fit in this context.
acceptance: 'Acceptance' is a noun that refers to the act of receiving something, which does not fit as a conjunction to introduce a contrast.
stated: 'Stated' is a past participle of 'state,' which does not function as a conjunction and does not fit in this context.
through: 'Through' is a preposition that indicates a means or method, which does not fit as a conjunction in this context.

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