Monday 7 July 2008

The Official SAT Question of the Day™

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.


The play, which features ------ mix of comedy, pathos, and music, was correctly described by one honest critic as a ------.

A a seamless . . debacle
B an ungainly . . hodgepodge
C an unfortunate . . masterpiece
D an inappropriate . . success
E a harmonious . . failure

Correct Answer: B

Here's Why:

Choice (B) is correct. If the play is an “ungainly,” or clumsy, mixture of different elements, an honest critic would justifiably describe it as a “hodgepodge,” or a disorganized jumble.


Question Type: Sentence Completions

(Critical Reading)

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