SAT Critical Reading : Parts of Speech in One-Blank Sentences
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Example Question #604 : Sentence Completion
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Jim was called upon to __________ the dispute between his coworkers.
append
arbitrate
appraise
appease
appall
arbitrate
The answer that makes the most sense is "arbitrate," to act as a judge.
Example Question #1424 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He brought in an expert in order to __________ the diamond he found.
ascribe
array
atone
ascertain
assay
assay
The answer that makes the most sense is "assay," to analyze or evaluate.
Example Question #1425 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He __________ his success in physics to the encouragement he received from his parents and teachers.
attributes
avers
avows
augments
authenticates
attributes
The answer that makes the most sense is "attributes," to ascribe or explain.
Example Question #71 : Verbs In 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.
cleave
coagulate
chortle
coalesce
circumscribe
coalesce
The answer that makes the most sense is "coalesce," to combine or fuse.
Example Question #381 : 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.
conjure
confound
comport
concede
condole
concede
The answer that makes the most sense is "concede," to admit or yield.
Example Question #1428 : Psat 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.
convoke
consort
convene
contest
controvert
contest
The answer that makes the most sense is "contest," to dispute.
Example Question #1429 : Psat Critical Reading
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.
expatiated
exonerated
exhorted
excoriated
expedited
excoriated
The answer that makes the most sense is "excoriate," to scold with biting harshness.
Example Question #61 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
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.
emend
enjoin
emulate
encumber
ensue
encumber
The answer that makes the most sense is "encumber," to burden.
Example Question #382 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
The seasoned surgeon has __________ himself with all sorts of anatomical problems.
hovered
honed
habituated
hoarded
harbored
habituated
The answer that makes the most sense is "habituated," to become accustomed or familiarize.
Example Question #383 : 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.
truncate
patent
curate
rescind
hinder
truncate
"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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