Sentence Completion 练习4[1]

【太傻网考试频道整理 - SAT】
1. The conclusion of his argument, while ____ , is far from ____ .

A. stimulating - interesting

B. worthwhile - valueless

C. esoteric - obscureD. germane - relevant

E. abstruse - incomprehensible

Correct Answer: E

解析:

Clue: ‘far from’ indicates the need for an opposite. So, while the conclusion is abstruse (obscure, difficult to comprehend), it is not totally incomprehensible. (esoteric = obscure; germane = relevant)

2. In the Middle Ages, the ____ of the great cathedrals did not enter into the architects' plans; almost invariably a cathedral was positioned haphazardly in ____ surroundings.

A. situation - incongruous

B. location - apt

C. ambience - salubrious

D. durability - convenientE. majesty - grandiose

Correct Answer: A

解析:

Clue: The semicolon indicates that the second part of the sentence expands on the first part. So, the second part tells us we are talking about the position, or situation of a cathedral. And since the first part tells us that architects did not pay attention to situation, the cathedral was positioned randomly in odd (incongruous) surroundings. (incongruous = not matching, odd; apt = suitable; ambience = atmosphere, environment; grandiose = on a grand scale)

3. Unwilling to admit that they had been in error, the researchers tried to ____ their case with more data obtained from dubious sources.

A. ascertain

B. buttress

C. refute

D. absolve

E. dispute

Correct Answer: B

解析:

Clue: The researchers were unwilling to admit that they were wrong. Therefore they would try to support (buttress) their arguments. (ascertain = find out; refute = prove wrong; absolve = forgive)

4. Archaeology is a poor profession; only ____ sums are available for excavating sites and even more ____ amounts for preserving the excavations.

A. paltry - meager

B. miniscule - substantSAT