PSAT Critical Reading : Parts of Speech in One-Blank Sentences

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for PSAT Critical Reading

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Example Questions

Example Question #1091 : One Blank Sentences

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The young boy’s __________ complexion alarmed his teacher, and she sent him to the school nurse to make sure he wasn’t coming down with the flu.

Possible Answers:

torrid

pallid

glowing

tenuous

terse

Correct answer:

pallid

Explanation:

A white or light color in one’s cheeks is a symptom of sickness or ill-health, and “pallid” most closely means a paleness, typically attributed to poor health or sickness. The correct answer choice is "pallid."

Example Question #1154 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The author’s __________ output tended to overshadow the poor quality of the majority of his work.

Possible Answers:

limited

infinitesimal

unimpressive

meager

prodigious

Correct answer:

prodigious

Explanation:

Here the word “poor” indicates that the author is not very good; therefore, he must have written a good amount of material if it overshadows the quality of the material. Only "prodigious" means in a great amount.

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