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.

It was difficult to believe that the sophisticated piece of technology had ------- through the centuries from such ------- and rudimentary apparatus.

A. developed . . an intricate
B. resulted . . a complicated
C. evolved . . a quaint
D. degenerated . . an obsolescent
E. differed . . an exotic

Answer is C

Here's Why:

The phrase “through the centuries” suggests that the first missing term will describe how the “sophisticated piece of technology” developed over a period of time. The word “such” indicates that the second missing term will contrast with “sophisticated.” Only “evolved . . a quaint” satisfies both requirements.


Difficulty: Medium
Question Type: Sentence