SAT Critical Reading : One-Blank Sentences
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Example Question #871 : Sentence Completion
Once a boring part of town life, the town meeting was now __________ with tension after the high school controversy.
mundane
provacative
fraught
reclusive
prosaic
fraught
The best answer is "fraught," which means "filled with," and captures the transformation of the town meeting from boredom to tension.
Example Question #571 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
The seemingly __________ puppy never tired, even after several vigorous hours of play.
volatile
satirical
uninhibited
heretical
indefatigable
indefatigable
"Indefatigable" means incapable of being tired out, or never tired.
Example Question #1622 : Psat Critical Reading
Lewis and Clark are often regarded as the daring and __________ pair that explored the entire western United States.
mercurial
intrepid
rancorous
benign
inadvertent
intrepid
The fact that Lewis and Clark explored the entire western United States would make them “intrepid”—adventurous or fearless.
Example Question #32 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Sentences
The public was pleasantly surprised and relieved by their congresswoman’s speedy and __________ recovery from pneumonia.
incongruent
superficial
resilient
inauspicious
exacerbated
resilient
“Resilient” indicates a quick recovery from illness or adversity.
Example Question #572 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Most people were impressed with George’s grasp of __________ trivia, but Susan saw it as a mere parlor trick.
arcane
useful
significant
common
popular
arcane
George’s knowledge of trivia is not something that everyone knows, ruling out both "common" and "popular." Susan’s dismissal of George’s knowledge indicates that it is also not "significant" or "useful," so "arcane" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2091 : Sat Critical Reading
Becky's locker was __________—all of her papers were filed by date and class, all of her notes were color-coded, and there wasn't a speck of dust or piece of trash to be seen.
perfidious
immaculate
vulnerable
deprived
humble
immaculate
We're looking for an adjective that conveys how clean and organized Becky's locker is, so "immaculate," which means perfectly clean, neat, or tidy, is the best answer.
Example Question #1624 : Psat Critical Reading
The story was published __________, so Wallace knew that contacting the author would be a challenging task, as no one knew who he or she was.
copiously
anomalously
evanescently
anonymously
credulously
anonymously
Since no one knows who wrote the story, we're looking for an adverb that describes something done in a way so as to have one's identity remain secret. While "anomalously" and "anonymously" sound extremely similar, they have very different meanings: "anomalously" means "done in a way that deviates from expectations or norms" and "anonymously" means "done in a way that does not identify someone by name." So, "anonymously" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #872 : One Blank Sentences
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one or two blanks. One blank indicates that one word is missing. Two blanks indicate that two words are missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word or pair of words that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The __________ pieces of clothing were ideal for summertime and could be layered during the wintertime to create new outfits.
favorable
abundant
versatile
unsuitable
sparse
versatile
Since the clothing pieces had uses in summertime and wintertime, it means they are versatile or functional.
Example Question #1631 : Psat Critical Reading
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one or two blanks. One blank indicates that one word is missing. Two blanks indicate that two words are missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word or pair of words that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The __________ competitiveness between the hockey teams during the championship showed their desire to win.
wanting
fabricated
artificial
relentless
missing
relentless
In the championship, both teams had a desire to win and were therefore relentless or persistent in their competitive spirit.
Example Question #874 : One Blank Sentences
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
When Suzie baked, she attempted to use _____ combinations of ingredients in order to create delectable desserts.
equitable
requisite
indefinite
justifiable
judicious
judicious
Since Suzie wants to create delicious desserts, she needs to use judicious combinations of ingredients or combinations she makes using good sense.
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