Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Accuplacer
Exam: Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
Plastics are extremely ______; they can be molded into objects in several different ways (for example, by casting or extrusion) and formed into a variety of shapes.
Which word best completes the sentence?
Answer Choices
- A: malleable
- B: obscure
- C: ominous
- D: vigorous
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Malleable' means capable of being shaped or molded, which fits perfectly with the context of plastics being formed into various shapes through processes like casting or extrusion. The other options—obscure (unclear), ominous (threatening), and vigorous (energetic)—do not align with the described properties of plastics.