Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Accuplacer
Exam: Accuplacer Reading Passage-Based Practice Test

Practice Question

Extract

The following sentence has a blank indicating that something has been left out Beneath the sentence are four words or phrases Choose the word or phrase that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker leaves an impression on audiences: children especially remember the dazzling costumes and stirring music. Which word best completes the sentence?

Answer Choices

  • A: amorphous
  • B: indelible
  • C: ineffable
  • D: inscrutable

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Indelible' means unforgettable or unable to be erased, which fits the idea of the Nutcracker leaving a lasting impression, especially on children who remember its costumes and music. Amorphous (shapeless), ineffable (too great to describe), and inscrutable (difficult to understand) do not convey the sense of a lasting, memorable impact.

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