Logic-based sentence completions

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1

I wanted to go to the movies with my friends,                                    I couldn't afford it.

but

so

and

None of these

Explanation

But is correct because it is used to state contradictions. So means "in a way that is stated or suggested." And is used when joining groups of words. But is the correct answer in this sentence because the sentence talks about how the speaker wants to go with friends but there is a contradiction because the speaker can not afford to go to the movies.

2

I wanted to go to the movies with my friends,                                    I couldn't afford it.

but

so

and

None of these

Explanation

But is correct because it is used to state contradictions. So means "in a way that is stated or suggested." And is used when joining groups of words. But is the correct answer in this sentence because the sentence talks about how the speaker wants to go with friends but there is a contradiction because the speaker can not afford to go to the movies.

3

It is a possibility that a thunder storm                                  cause the city to flood.

could

should

is

None of these

Explanation

This sentence is talking about the possibility of flooding so could is the best answer. "Could" is used to express possibility. "Should" is used when giving advice. "Is" is a being verb.

4

It is a possibility that a thunder storm                                  cause the city to flood.

could

should

is

None of these

Explanation

This sentence is talking about the possibility of flooding so could is the best answer. "Could" is used to express possibility. "Should" is used when giving advice. "Is" is a being verb.

5

Over many years working in the mountains, Jean-Paul had developed instinctive survival skills. When the cougar leapt out of the woods, his reflexes were swift and                       .

automatic

automat

automaton

auto

automobile

Explanation

The word instinctive in the first sentence is the first clue to helping you fill in the blank. The structure of the sentence, too, should also indicate that the word you're looking for is an adjective. Automatic is the only option that fits.

6

Over many years working in the mountains, Jean-Paul had developed instinctive survival skills. When the cougar leapt out of the woods, his reflexes were swift and                       .

automatic

automat

automaton

auto

automobile

Explanation

The word instinctive in the first sentence is the first clue to helping you fill in the blank. The structure of the sentence, too, should also indicate that the word you're looking for is an adjective. Automatic is the only option that fits.

7

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in America, it holds a very                                  place in the history of the nation.

notable

meaningless

minor

historical

Explanation

The best choice is "notable" We know that we are looking for a contrast word because of the word "although" that begins the sentence. "Although Rhode Island is small, it is notable, or important," is a contrast that makes sense. "Minor" and "meaningless" both mean that it is unimportant--the opposite of the meaning we are searching for. "Historical" is not the best choice because it would be repetitive in this sentence ("historical place in the history"). That is why the best choice is "notable."

8

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in America, it holds a very                                  place in the history of the nation.

notable

meaningless

minor

historical

Explanation

The best choice is "notable" We know that we are looking for a contrast word because of the word "although" that begins the sentence. "Although Rhode Island is small, it is notable, or important," is a contrast that makes sense. "Minor" and "meaningless" both mean that it is unimportant--the opposite of the meaning we are searching for. "Historical" is not the best choice because it would be repetitive in this sentence ("historical place in the history"). That is why the best choice is "notable."

9

Fortunately, over the past 12 months, the popularity of our product has                      steadily.

risen

fallen

decreased

vanished

Explanation

"Risen" is the correct choice, because the sentence says that the events are fortunate, which means that they are good. In this case, the only good outcome is for the popularity of the product to rise.

10

Fortunately, over the past 12 months, the popularity of our product has                      steadily.

risen

fallen

decreased

vanished

Explanation

"Risen" is the correct choice, because the sentence says that the events are fortunate, which means that they are good. In this case, the only good outcome is for the popularity of the product to rise.

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