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Example

Title: Words in context

Grade: 1200-a Lesson: S1-L2

Explanation: Let us discuss an example of an SAT Reading comprehension question.

Examples:

Short Passage:

Nigerian American author Teju Cole’s____his two passions—photography and the written word—culminates in his 2017 book, Blind Spot, which evocatively combines his original photographs from his travels with his poetic prose.

Question:

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

indifference to
enthusiasm for
concern about
surprise at

Answer:

B) enthusiasm for

Tip :

Choice B is the best answer because it most logically completes the text’s discussion of Cole’s book Blind Spot. In this context, “enthusiasm for” means excitement about. The text explains that Blind Spot consists of original photographs as well as poetic prose—two elements that correspond to Cole’s passions, identified in the text, for photography and the written word. This context suggests that Cole’s excitement about photography and writing led him to create a book that successfully combines the two mediums.