Sentence Completion Flashcards

Conductor is to orchestra as ___ is to team.

Answer: Coach

The relationship is one of leadership and direction. A conductor leads and directs an orchestra. Similarly, a coach leads and directs a team.

After the long hike, the explorers were exhausted and their pace began to ___. They needed to find a place to rest soon.

Answer: falter

The context clue 'exhausted' indicates that the explorers' pace would slow down or become unsteady. 'Falter' means to lose strength or momentum, which fits the sentence perfectly.

Which of the following word pairs demonstrates a relationship of cause and effect?

Answer: Thirst : Drink

This question asks to identify a cause-and-effect relationship. Thirst (the cause) leads to the action of getting a drink (the effect). Sickness is the reason for medicine, but not a direct effect of it. Teacher and School represent a person and their workplace. Night and Day are sequential but not a cause-effect pair.

A scenario-based question requires a student to apply a rule. If the rule is 'a hammer is used to strike a nail,' which of the following is the best analogy?

Answer: Screwdriver is to screw

The relationship is between a tool and the specific object it is designed to act upon by driving it in. A screwdriver is specifically designed to drive a screw, just as a hammer is designed to strike and drive a nail.

Giggle is to laugh as whimper is to ___.

Answer: cry

The analogy shows a relationship of degree or intensity. A giggle is a small, quiet laugh. A whimper is a small, quiet cry. The other options do not represent a more intense version of whimpering.

Despite her ___ nature, the diplomat was a fierce and effective negotiator, often surprising her counterparts.

Answer: mild

The word 'Despite' signals a contrast between the diplomat's nature and her negotiation style. 'Fierce and effective' is contrasted by a gentle or calm characteristic. 'Mild' provides the best contrast to 'fierce'.