SAT Critical Reading : Verbs in One-Blank Sentences
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Example Question #51 : 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.
screech
blared
intone
squeal
are playing
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 #52 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
The righteous king __________ all forms of injustice.
abhorred
acquiesced
acclaimed
absolved
abjured
abhorred
The answer that makes the most sense is "abhorred," to detest or hate.
Example Question #53 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
It is illegal to __________ foods without informing the consumers of what has been added.
adulterate
aggregate
adapt
aggrandize
allocate
adulterate
The answer that makes the most sense is "adulterate," to make impure by adding inferior substances.
Example Question #54 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Jim was called upon to __________ the dispute between his coworkers.
appease
arbitrate
appraise
appall
append
arbitrate
The answer that makes the most sense is "arbitrate," to act as a judge.
Example Question #55 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He brought in an expert in order to __________ the diamond he found.
array
ascertain
atone
assay
ascribe
assay
The answer that makes the most sense is "assay," to analyze or evaluate.
Example Question #56 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
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
authenticates
avers
augments
avows
attributes
The answer that makes the most sense is "attributes," to ascribe or explain.
Example Question #57 : 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
coalesce
circumscribe
chortle
coagulate
coalesce
The answer that makes the most sense is "coalesce," to combine or fuse.
Example Question #58 : Verbs 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.
comport
concede
confound
conjure
condole
concede
The answer that makes the most sense is "concede," to admit or yield.
Example Question #59 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
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.
controvert
convene
convoke
contest
consort
contest
The answer that makes the most sense is "contest," to dispute.
Example Question #60 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
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.
exhorted
excoriated
exonerated
expedited
expatiated
excoriated
The answer that makes the most sense is "excoriate," to scold with biting harshness.
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