SAT Critical Reading : Sentence Completion Questions
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Example Question #292 : Nouns In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Throughout her sophomore year, she suffered a string of __________, having to miss almost half her classes due to illness.
accidents
trials
maladies
coincidences
fortunes
maladies
Because she missed classes from illness, the correct answer needs to indicate that in its context and tone. While “accidents,” "trials," and “coincidences” fit somewhat, none have the appropriate indication of illness. “Fortunes” should be dismissed immediately, as it is a positive word.
Example Question #1321 : Psat Critical Reading
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The principal put a strict __________ on all schoolwide activities until the rival student groups made peace.
endorsement
valuation
moratorium
approbation
encouragement
moratorium
The activities were clearly stopped by the principal to make the groups behave. Encouragement, valuation, and endorsement do not fit the sentence, while approbation is not quite strong enough. Only "moratorium" means placing a full stop on activities.
Example Question #1322 : Psat Critical Reading
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His experience with youth sports revealed his __________, as he often fell down while running and frequently dropped the ball.
athleticism
maladroitness
elegance
fitness
grace
maladroitness
The actions resulting from his athletic experiences indicate he was clumsy. Only “maladroitness” means clumsy, while all the other choices are antonyms for "clumsy."
Example Question #1331 : Psat Critical Reading
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His peculiar religious sentiments made many people accuse him of ___________.
rationality
respectability
orthodoxy
blasphemy
acquiescence
blasphemy
The two words that are most important in this sentence are "peculiar" and "religious." "Acquiescence," "rationality," and "respectability" do not have the appropriate connotation of "peculiar," nor are they appropriately religious in meaning. "Orthodox" actually defines standard, approved religious sentiment. Only "blasphemy" has the appropriate meaning of ideas that offend traditional religious beliefs.
Example Question #291 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ of her husband’s ways is a puzzle that Teresa actually enjoys trying to solve; this is why she married him.
conundrum
clarity
predictability
solution
transparency
conundrum
"Conundrum" means difficult problem or puzzle. Teresa married her husband because his ways are puzzling to her.
Example Question #292 : Nouns In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The tropical storm proved to be a(n) __________ when it hit the east coast of Florida and caused flooding and massive damage.
invective
volition
tyro
trickery
juggernaut
juggernaut
A "juggernaut" is a large, overpowering, and destructive force.
Example Question #292 : Nouns In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Even though the dog treat rested on top of her nose, Spot managed to show __________ and did not move until her owner told her that she could eat it.
benevolence
rancor
exasperation
condescension
restraint
restraint
"Restraint" means the act of holding back.
Example Question #293 : Nouns In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
In the new country, every adult was granted __________ and thus could vote in the first election.
ratification
hospitality
nobility
amendments
suffrage
suffrage
"Suffrage" means the right to vote.
Example Question #293 : Nouns In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The Susan B. Anthony coin was named after the famous suffragist whose passion for women’s __________ eventually led to the passage of the nineteenth amendment, which granted women the constitutional right to vote.
advocacy
enfranchisement
submission
redemption
fury
enfranchisement
“Enfranchisement” means the granting of voting rights to a group of people. Since Susan B. Anthony was a "suffragist," someone who fought for women’s right to vote, "enfranchisement" is the only logical answer choice.
Example Question #294 : Nouns In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The author's sometimes-insolent character is her __________, earning her millions in royalties through the series in which he is featured.
machination
apparatus
pseudonym
thesis
brainchild
brainchild
A "brainchlid" is defined as a creation or contrivance of a person or group's invention, just as a character is a creation of an author. A "pseodonym" is a pen name, or alternate name used by an author, not a creation of a character. "Thesis," "apparatus," and "machination" do not relate to the relationship between the author or character in this way.
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