PSAT Writing and Language Question 216: Answer and Explanation
Question: 216
Based on the context clues, barren most nearly means:
- A. sterile
- B. desolate
- C. poverty
- D. abundant
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B. The passage describes how Hoover Dam transformed the desert. The use of barren suggest that it is most closely defined as desolate. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.
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