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

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT Critical Reading

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Example Questions

Example Question #604 : One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

Jim was called upon to __________ the dispute between his coworkers.

Possible Answers:

append

arbitrate

appraise

appall

appease

Correct answer:

arbitrate

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "arbitrate," to act as a judge.

Example Question #482 : Sentence Completions

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

He brought in an expert in order to __________ the diamond he found.

Possible Answers:

array

ascribe

atone

assay

ascertain

Correct answer:

assay

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "assay," to analyze or evaluate.

Example Question #603 : One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

He __________ his success in physics to the encouragement he received from his parents and teachers.

Possible Answers:

augments

authenticates

avows

attributes

avers

Correct answer:

attributes

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "attributes," to ascribe or explain.

Example Question #604 : One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

If a few of the minor political parties __________, the result may be a formidable opponent.

Possible Answers:

coalesce

circumscribe

coagulate

chortle

cleave

Correct answer:

coalesce

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "coalesce," to combine or fuse.

Example Question #441 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

Despite all the evidence against him, Mark refused to __________ that he was wrong.

Possible Answers:

comport

conjure

condole

confound

concede

Correct answer:

concede

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "concede," to admit or yield.

Example Question #1894 : Sat Critical Reading

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

He was beaten so badly that he knew there was no way he could __________ the result of the race.

Possible Answers:

controvert

convoke

consort

contest

convene

Correct answer:

contest

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "contest," to dispute.

Example Question #611 : One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

Bob's mother furiously __________ him when she saw that he already torn holes in his new jeans.

Possible Answers:

expatiated

excoriated

exonerated

exhorted

expedited

Correct answer:

excoriated

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "excoriate," to scold with biting harshness.

Example Question #1428 : Psat Critical Reading

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

Don't __________ yourself with understanding every detail; it is more important to see the big picture.

Possible Answers:

emend

ensue

enjoin

encumber

emulate

Correct answer:

encumber

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "encumber," to burden.

Example Question #61 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

The seasoned surgeon has __________ himself with all sorts of anatomical problems.

Possible Answers:

hoarded

habituated

harbored

honed

hovered

Correct answer:

habituated

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "habituated," to become accustomed or familiarize.

Example Question #442 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences

Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.

 

My paper is too long, so I'll need to __________ some of the longer paragraphs.

 

Possible Answers:

patent

truncate

curate

rescind

hinder

Correct answer:

truncate

Explanation:

"Truncate" means to shorten or abbreviate. "Hinder" means to prevent or slow down. "Rescind" means to declare null and void. "Patent" means to secure a copyright on an invention. "Curate" means to gather items or data for presentation

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