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Example Question #2 : Reading Comprehension
Choose the word or word set which best completes the following sentence.
A routine visit to the doctor revealed a _________ tumor in Johnny's lungs, but fortunately the doctor determined that it was _________.
Possible Answers:
fatal . . . incurable
obtrusive . . . indicative
large . . . benign
hidden . . . incorrigible
spurious . . . clinical
Correct answer:
large . . . benign
Explanation:
A "large" tumor seems to be a horrible thing, but if the doctor determines it to be "benign", that is a fortunate. None of the other answer match the logic or emotional tenor of the sentence.
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