🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT ENGLISH

Which of the following statements is an example of an ________ claim?

Advanced physics is described as the 'bane' of many students' academic lives. What does 'bane' signify in this context?

Jared received a 'commendation' from Linda, his supervisor, for his stellar performance. What did Jared receive?

Due to _____ weather conditions, the hikers decided to postpone their ascent of the mountain.

Ahab selected a very long roll and proceeded to prepare a tuna salad sandwich 'commensurate' with his enormous appetite. What does 'commensurate' mean here?

The holy man's practice of extreme self-denial, sleeping on the floor and taking only cold showers, was a form of radical _____.

Your values, which hold war and violence in high esteem, are the absolute _____ of my pacifist beliefs.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the committee decided to __________ the vote until the next meeting.

This drug will alleviate the symptoms of the terrible disease, but only for a while. 'Alleviate' means to:

Congress sought to _____ the law after realizing its unforeseen and catastrophic effects.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle, one should ________ unhealthy eating habits.

The editor's job is to ________ the manuscript, correcting errors and improving clarity.

After losing all her money, falling into a puddle, and breaking her ankle, Eloise was in a wretched and pitiful state. Which word describes Eloise's condition?

Lynn 'compressed' her lips into a frown. What did Lynn do to her lips?

If a presentation is described as 'banal,' what characteristic is being highlighted?

The scientist often seemed _____, appearing distant and reserved, even among friends.

The constant economic hardship led to a growing number of __________ citizens who felt alienated from the government.

The murderer is an "anathema" to me. What does "anathema" signify?

The antediluvian man still believed that Eisenhower was president of the United States and that hot dogs cost a nickel. 'Antediluvian' describes something that is:

As an environmental activist, she continued to ________ the cause of renewable energy.