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Test of Essential Academic Skills: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Math Problem Solving, Sentence Completion (Page 11 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026
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The murderous capriciousness of Nero infused the Roman Empire with such pervasive ____________that not even the most citizens felt safe.

  1. distaste; vulgar
  2. paranoia; suspicious
  3. enthusiasm; apathetic
  4. unease; oppressed
  5. panic distinguished

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The phrase “not even” implies a contrast within the sentence.
Among the choices for the second missing word, it is only “distinguished” that will bring out this contrast. Its pair word “panic” (meaning great fear), could well have been the result of Nero's murderous capriciousness. So, “panic; distinguished” is the answer.



The production's slight romantic appeal depends on its two stars, who are ____________to watch even when they are delivering ____________speeches.

  1. overbearing; innocent
  2. farcical; complex
  3. attractive; creative
  4. impossible; dull
  5. pleasant; empty

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The use of the conjunction “even when” implies a contrast within the sentence. So, the two missing words must mean the opposites of each other.
If the drama's appeal depends on its two stars, it means that they are either “attractive” to watch or “pleasant” to watch. But the pair “attractive; creative” does not justify the use of the phrase “even when.” So, “pleasant; empty” is the answer.



The jellyfish's show pulsing action people it in a graceful, seemingly ____________drift, but its tentacles contain poison potent enough to stun a swimming human.

  1. sinister
  2. rhythmic
  3. murky
  4. harmless
  5. patient

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The use of the conjunction “but” implies a contradiction within the sentence. The second part says that the jellyfish's tentacles contain a poison which can kill a swimming human. So, to justify the use of the conjunction “but”, the first part must imply that the jellyfish looks “harmless.” So, “harmless” is the answer.



Explanations given to the patient by the anesthetist prior to surgery often ____________anxiety and ____________the need for analgesics.

  1. intensifies; counteract
  2. parallel; assume
  3. explore; prepare
  4. relieve; reduce
  5. ignore; preclude

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

If an anesthetist (the physician who administers chloroform) gives some explanations to the patient before the surgery, it will not be with a view to “intensify” his anxiety, but to “relieve” his anxiety. If this is so, there will be less need to give him analgesics (meaning drugs which produce insensitivity to pain). So, “ignore; preclude” is the answer.



Even the most insulated and ____________ government has to be concerned today about the popular mind; some systems may be less ____________than others, but at some point all must pay attention.

  1. parochial; vociferous
  2. corrupt; theoretical
  3. arbitrary; sensitive
  4. obscure; reined
  5. vibrant; responsive

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The last phrase in the sentence, “but at some point, all most pay attention” implies that the second missing word must mean attentive. Among the choices for this word, it is only “sensitive” and “responsive” which have this meaning. But an insulated (meaning with no touch with the people) government cannot be described as a “vibrant” one. So, “arbitrary; sensitive” is the answer.



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