PSAT Writing and Language Question 157: Answer and Explanation
Question: 157
- A. NO CHANGE
- B. amplify
- C. deprive
- D. employ
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D
Difficulty: Medium
Category: Development: Word Choice
Getting to the Answer: Read the sentence for context clues and think about the author's intention. Then, determine which answer provides the most appropriate word choice. "Employ" is the only word that matches the meaning of the sentence, which states that Varèse did not use traditional melodies. Thus, choice (D) is correct.
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