PSAT Writing and Language Question 142: Answer and Explanation
Question: 142
- A. NO CHANGE
- B. eager
- C. impatient
- D. conditioned
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B
Difficulty: Easy
Category: Development: Word Choice
Getting to the Answer: Think about the connotations of each answer choice and be sure to pick the one that fits with the context of the sentence. Substitute each answer choice for the word to see which word works best. "Eager" best reflects how the detectives would be feeling while waiting for important test results. They would be eagerly anticipating this important information and would want it as quickly as possible. Choice (B) is the correct answer.
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