SATs Word Choice & Sentence Clarity 2

Question 1

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist's findings were _____, contradicting decades of established research.'

Accepted Answer

revolutionary

Answer

'Revolutionary' correctly conveys that the findings overturned existing knowledge.

Question 2

Choose the clearest version: 'After reviewing all the data, the committee made its decision.'

Accepted Answer

After reviewing all the data, the committee made its decision.

Answer

The first option is direct, uses active voice, and avoids redundancy.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The detective inferred from the footprints that the suspect was tall.

Answer

'Infer' means to draw a conclusion from evidence, as shown in the first option.

Question 4

Select the most precise word for the blank: 'The mayor's speech was _____, covering everything from taxes to education.'

Accepted Answer

comprehensive

Answer

'Comprehensive' means covering all aspects, which fits a speech addressing many topics.

Question 5

Which revision makes this sentence clearest? 'The reason for the delay was because the parts were missing.'

Accepted Answer

The delay occurred because the parts were missing.

Answer

'The reason was because' is redundant; 'occurred because' is concise and correct.

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