The sat critical reading section 2 pdf

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40 Practice Sentence Completion Questions
In each of the following sentences, one or two words have been omitted (indicated by a blank). Choose the word(s)
from the answer choices provided that make the most sense in the context of the sentence.
Use the answer sheet below to record your answers.
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1. Although the valiant explorer tried for years to
reach the South Pole, his was never
rewarded.
a. mendacity
b. tenacity
c. husky
d. predicament
e. sport
2. Ms. Pearson’s rule was that a boor would not be
allowed at her salon; likewise, any person of
manner could be admitted.

a. illicit
b. tough
c. pretty
d. genteel
e. atrocious
3. Callie thought her cousin Amanda was the most
girl she had ever met; in other words, she
found Amanda the height of sophistication.
a. brave
b. genuine
c. urbane
d. benevolent
e. erudite
4. As a result of the candidate’s replies to
her opponent in the debate, the conservative
newspaper wrote a scathing review of her
performance.
a. deferential
b. contumelious
c. formulaic
d. systematic
e. diaphanous
5. Mr. Castle thought himself a conversa-
tionalist, as he always had something to say; but
others just thought him
a. consummate garrulous
b. copious cowering
c. veritable utopian
d. stolid masterful
e. invincible pliable

6. McCafferty was widely praised for his wartime
heroism, but many found his efforts on behalf of
the environment similarly
a. naïve
b. trite
c. acme
d. vivacious
e. laudable
7. Some manufacturers have found a simple way to
secure repeat customers, namely planned
for their products.
a. conciliation
b. belligerence
c. obsolescence
d. utopia
e. parity
8. The fact that people seldom understood what
Frances meant was due to her way of
expressing herself.
a. cryptic
b. contraband
c. obedient
d. mediocre
e. nominal
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9. Although James took his physician’s advice and
moved to Miami to take advantage of the
effects of a warm climate, his health did not

improve.
a. noxious
b. innocuous
c. salubrious
d. mawkish
e. inadvertent
10. Charles was the of fitness; therefore, the
coach him from running laps.
a. extension forbade
b. epitome exempted
c. insurance prohibited
d. nihilist preempted
e. clinician nominated
11. Staying in bed for months had several effects on
Hillary; for example, and weakness.
a. fortitude
b. incandescence
c. laceration
d. ridicule
e. pallor
12. Sometimes, a(n) nature can lead to
stress.
a. fastidious
b. slovenly
c. easygoing
d. savoir-fare
e. queasy
13. Coyotes had killed three of Chester’s sheep; how-
ever, he bore them no
a. latency

b. veterinarian
c. fencing
d. rancor
e. enclave
14. As as he was , the notorious cat
burglar of Venice was never apprehended.
a. incisive inclusive
b. pedantic alluring
c. sporadic chipper
d. undulating vicious
e. furtive larcenous
15. The sales representative was given when
working with his clients; for instance, he could
take them to the most expensive restaurant in
town if he thought it would help close a deal.
a. restrictions
b. derring-do
c. carte blanche
d. quid pro quo
e. affinity
16. When Casey set a goal, she admitted no ;
thus, she nearly always overcame obstacles.
a. critics
b. impediments
c. oracles
d.
junctures
e. homily
17. Genevieve usually remains even when
she hears bad news, but when she lost her job,

there was no cheering her up.
a. impassive
b. pessimistic
c. duplicitous
d. chronic
e. sanguine
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18. Because Cheryl was so at home, her par-
ents found it hard to believe she seldom spoke in
class.
a. panoramic
b. pithy
c. loquacious
d. disaffected
e. credible
19. Claire’s father complained bitterly about her
music, though it seemed barely to her.
a. scurrilous
b. droll
c. onerous
d. audible
e. bourgeois
20. Despite their viewpoints, the delegates
managed to reach a
a. ostentatious discussion
b. disparate consensus
c. profane vote
d. dilatory promontory

e. ridiculous principle
21. The two siblings have a nature; therefore,
it was no surprise that their political discourse at
the party escalated into a full-blown
a. sublime . . discussion
b. compromising . . fight
c. contentious . . altercation
d. cantankerous . . reverie
e. feisty . . analysis
22. Although Mr. Brinton lived on a fixed income,
his to the poor was exemplary.
a. vestibule
b. oratory
c. seance
d. benevolence
e. calumny
23. Tracy’s primary reading material was poorly
written gossip magazines, so her English essays
were likewise
a. badinage
b. jaunty
c. radical
d. idyllic
e. banal
24. Over the years, Jenny went from being a casual
observer of baseball to a(n) ; in other
words, she began to follow every game during
the season.
a. amateur
b. dilettante

c. lark
d. aficionado
e. joker
25. As a result of her effort to attain the
mountain’s , Lauren was exhausted.
a. venomous vestibule
b. protracted pinnacle
c. probing outside
d.
messy metamorphosis
e. hysterical glacier
26. Hoffman tried to parlay his success as a commu-
nity activist into a stint as mayor, but the
rebuffed his effort.
a. rhetoric
b. lunatic
c. mutant
d. defendant
e. electorate
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27. Mr. Ford never seems affected by joy or grief;
similarly, his son has developed the same
nature.
a. passionate
b. tolerant
c. optimistic
d. adroit
e. stoic

28. Due to the nature of Alice’s tears, she
soon found herself in a pool of salty water.
a. copious
b. conspicuous
c. consolable
d. humane
e. tenable
29. Despite Doug’s to the instruction man-
ual, he found it impossible to properly assemble
his desk.
a. complication
b. predicament
c. instability
d. partition
e. fidelity
30. Daphne always did what she was expected to do;
therefore, it was an that she joined the
circus when it came through town.
a. obfuscation
b. anomaly
c. achievement
d. imposition
e. exhortation
31. Durwood was born with no discernible musical
talent; however, his play very well.
a. misnomer
b. hasps
c. progeny
d. prosecutors
e. truants

32. The nation’s new rulers tried very hard to
all former influences; for example, they
all officials with any trace of influence over the
people.
a. insinuate surmounted
b. purge ousted
c. explicate castigated
d. debrief continued
e. cover installed
33. Children of the tribe were brought up with one
prime ; namely to their elders and
ancestors.
a. policy polish
b. errand cherish
c. reward discourage
d. dictum venerate
e. interest inculcate
34. Chelsea forgot to mail her payment for the park-
ing ticket; thus, her was late.
a. extrication
b. palliation
c. remittance
d. precedent
e. dichotomy
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