Sunday, 27 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.

Unlike the politician, who must spend his or her energy in public show or endless meetings, the artist needs ------- for significant efforts.

A. approval
B. prudence
C. motivation
D. solitude
E. perseverance

Answer is D

Here's Why:

The word “unlike” suggests that there is a key difference between politicians and artists. Since politicians must spend a good deal of time surrounded by other people, the missing term must contrast with this behavior. “Solitude” logically completes the sentence because it refers to the state of being alone.


Difficulty: Medium
Question Type: Sentence Completions

(Critical Reading)

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