SAT Critical Reading : Sentence Completion Questions
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Example Question #1574 : Sat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The assassination of the country’s political leaders led to a period of __________ and turmoil.
antipathy
probity
apathy
piety
anarchy
anarchy
The choice that makes the most sense is anarchy: a state of disorder due to the absence of a governing body.
Example Question #1575 : Sat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The __________ of the mind seems to wane significantly after a child has passed a certain age.
pique
platitude
plasticity
posterity
precept
plasticity
The choice that makes the most sense is plasticity: ability to be easily shaped or molded.
Example Question #67 : Nouns In One Blank Sentences
Pick the word that best completes the sentence
The doctor was stumped: he had no idea what the __________ was for this particular snake bite.
antidote
analgesia
antibiotic
myalgia
ceratoid
antidote
An antidote is a subtance which reverses the effect of poisoning—while "antibiotic" is close, in this context, a snake bite releases poison, not bacteria, so the best word is "antidote."
Example Question #1111 : Psat Critical Reading
Pick the best word to complete the sentence.
Political scientists will debate for years to come about whether Barack Obama's healthcare __________ was the best solution.
policies
deployment
institutions
reform
legislations
reform
Based on the verb in the sentence, this word needs to be singular—so although policy and legislation might make sense based solely on meaning, reform is the best answer.
Example Question #1112 : Psat Critical Reading
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Simon had to resort to trickery and __________ to convince his mother to let him go out on Friday night.
skepticism
prudence
panacea
respite
chicanery
chicanery
"Chicanery" means deception or trickery. "Skepticism" means doubt or disbelief. "Respite" means a pause or suspension of activity. "Prudence" means caution or carefullness. "Panacea" means a cure-all or remedy.
Example Question #1113 : Psat Critical Reading
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Nobody is perfect; we all have our own __________.
mendicants
jargons
dictums
foibles
genres
foibles
"Foible" means a personal imperfection or shortcoming. "Mendicant" means a beggar or vagabond. "Jargon" is a dialect or invented language. "Genre" means a type or category. "Dictum" means a saying or a proverb.
Example Question #261 : One Blank Sentences
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
__________ to you Bill! You really did well on the vocabulary portion of the exam.
kudos
chagrins
acumens
maxims
edicts
kudos
"Kudos" means congratulations or praise. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Edict" means a pronouncement or order. "Acumen" means ability to understand or reason, acuity, or ingenuity. "Maxim" means a saying or a proverb.
Example Question #81 : 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.
Using her mother's __________, Sandra knew her teenage son wasn't being completely honest with her.
intuition
belligerence
apathy
chagrin
eloquence
intuition
"Intuition" means insight or instinct. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Eloquence" means skillful way with words or speech. "Belligerence" means aggresiveness or hostility. "Apathy" means an uncaring attitude or lack of caring.
Example Question #1581 : Sat Critical Reading
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Robert delivered a warm and heartfelt __________ during Saturday afternoon's funeral.
maxim
hyperbole
eulogy
affirmation
censure
eulogy
"Eulogy" means tribute or praise. "Censure" means condemnation or denunciation. "Affirmation" means a claim or assurance. "Hyperbole" means exaggeration or embellishment. "Maxim" means a saying or proverb.
Example Question #171 : One Blank Sentences
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
The ancient Roman senators lived lives of extreme __________, hoarding massive piles of gold and treasure.
opacity
etiquette
stimulus
odyssey
avarice
avarice
"Avarice" means greed or selfishness. "Odyssey" means an epic journey full of adventure. "Opacity" means darkness or ambiguity. "Etiquette" means manners or proper behavior. "Stimulus" means provocation or incitement.
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