PSAT Reading Question 533: Answer and Explanation

Question: 533

As it is used in line 22, "dubious" most nearly means

• A. congenial.
• B. suspect.
• C. familial.
• D. loathsome.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Based on the surrounding context, the relations between the U.S. and Canada were not very positive in the past. So it would be appropriate to say that these relations were "suspect," which means "mistrustful." "Congenial" means "friendly," "familial" means "family-like," and "loathsome" means "repulsive," which is too negative in this context.