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Example

Title: Words in context

Grade: 1300-a Lesson: S1-L2

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

Examples:

Short Passage:

Sumerian civilization (which lasted from around 3300 to 2000 BCE)____many concepts that persist into present-day civilizations: for example, the first description of the seven-day week appears in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh.

Question:

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

A) transformed

B) introduced

C) inherited

D) overlooked

Answer:

B) introduced

Tip :

Choice B is the best answer because it most logically completes the text’s discussion of the contributions of the Sumeriancivilization. In this context, “introduced” means brought into practice or use. The text states that the fi rst reference to aseven-day week appears in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh. The text presents this information about the seven-day week asan example of a concept introduced by the Sumerian civilization that persists into present-day civilizations.