SAT Prep (Words in Context)

In a classroom full of talkative students, Rachel's silence was __________ noticeable. The teacher encouraged her to participate more openly, but Rachel seemed content to let the other students answer questions.

• exceptionally

• poorly

• disgustingly

• unpleasantly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Experts say that data-entry jobs can be grueling, but the _____________ of the job are often balanced by perks such as flexible hours and remote work options. Each applicant for data-entry position must weigh the demands of the position against the benefits offered.

• requests

• uncertainties

• requirements

• satisfactions

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The journey to Julio's grandparents' bouse typically took three hours by car. On this occasion, he and his parents arrived earlier than expected because traffic was ___________. Julio's father commented that this was one of the benefits of leaving earlier, as they had beaten the commuter rush.

• bright

• weightless

• heavy

• minimal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Despite her more humble background compared with that of most of her family, Fanny was never teased for her _______ dress or mocked for her simple vocabulary.

• easy

• straightforward

• sincere

• plain

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

"Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight ________." Kai received the words from his sensei with respect, but they were unnecessary: stories of his opponent's brutality in combat had reached the most remote corners of country.

• ferociously

• sternly

• primitively

• naturally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Channeling her favorite fictional detectives, Valery examined the evidence before her. "The cat must have broken the vase," she said. "It's only logical conclusion.

Conclusion most likely means?

• End

• Inference

• Choice

• Summary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During the heated debate, Marissa's argument was __________ compelling, swaying many undecided members to her side. Her use of facts and persuasive techniques was particularly effective.

• hardly

• marginally

• overwhelmingly

• occasionally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Despite the project's tight deadline, the team's progress was __________; they completed tasks ahead of schedule, allowing extra time for review and refinement.

• sluggish

• unpredictable

• steady

• exceptional

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

As the mystery novel progressed, the plot became __________ intricate, with new twists and turns that left readers eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth.

• increasingly

• simpler

• predictably

• less

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

After weeks of drought, the rain was __________ welcomed by the farmers, who had been anxiously watching the sky for any sign of relief for their parched fields.

• cautiously

• indifferently

• gratefully

• sporadically

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4