SAT Critical Reading : Two-Blank Sentences

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Example Questions

Example Question #261 : Two Blank Sentences

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

The __________ behavior of the student caused the teacher to __________ him and send a note home describing the interruptions caused by the student during class time.

Possible Answers:

unpardonable . . . excuse

reprehensible . . . commend

inexcusable . . . reprimand

acceptable . . . compliment

intolerable . . . forgive

Correct answer:

inexcusable . . . reprimand

Explanation:

That the teacher sent a note home "describing the interruptions caused by the student during class time" suggests that the student's behavior was bad and unjustified, and therefore "inexcusable." The teacher presumably "reprimanded" (scolded) him for his behavior and then sent the note home to his parents. So, the correct answer is "inexcusable . . . reprimand."

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