Thursday, 25 September 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 voice of gospel singer Marion Williams has been captivating listeners since 1947; it is lyrical in its expression of joy, yet ------- when singing of life’s sorrows.

A. exhilarating
B. melodious
C. stifling
D. sublime
E. poignant

Answer is E

Here's Why:

The word “yet” sets up a contrast between the singer’s ability to sound “lyrical,” or enthusiastic, when singing about joy and “poignant,” or touching, when singing of sadness.


Difficulty: Medium
Question Type: Sentence Completions

(Critical Reading)

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