SAT Critical Reading : Sentence Completion Questions
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Example Question #53 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Pick the best word to complete the sentence.
"Listen to your heart," the lyrics __________, but Sasha hardly heard over the sound of the thunderous applause behind her.
are playing
squeal
screech
blared
intone
blared
The sentence is written in the past tense, so in order for the verb to fit into the existing context, it needs to be past, as well as imply a degree of loud volume; therefore, blared is the best answer.
Example Question #1421 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
The righteous king __________ all forms of injustice.
absolved
abhorred
abjured
acquiesced
acclaimed
abhorred
The answer that makes the most sense is "abhorred," to detest or hate.
Example Question #511 : Sentence Completion Questions
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
It is illegal to __________ foods without informing the consumers of what has been added.
aggregate
adulterate
adapt
allocate
aggrandize
adulterate
The answer that makes the most sense is "adulterate," to make impure by adding inferior substances.
Example Question #1892 : Sat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Jim was called upon to __________ the dispute between his coworkers.
appraise
arbitrate
append
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 #1426 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
If a few of the minor political parties __________, the result may be a formidable opponent.
coalesce
coagulate
circumscribe
cleave
chortle
coalesce
The answer that makes the most sense is "coalesce," to combine or fuse.
Example Question #1427 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Despite all the evidence against him, Mark refused to __________ that he was wrong.
concede
confound
conjure
condole
comport
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.
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