ISEE Analogies Question 240: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 240
10. Although at first the senator had been one of the candidate's most _______ supporters, her support waned as the candidate's ______ voting record came to light.
- A. ardent . . . dubious
- B. facetious . . . undependable
- C. impassioned . . . indisputable
- D. bereft . . . suspect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A is correct. Be on the lookout for sentences that feature words and phrases such as "although," "despite," "even though," and "in spite of." Typically, these words are a sign that the sentence contains two contrasting ideas. Starting with the first blank, you can immediately eliminate choices B and D since neither facetious, which means "humorous," nor bereft, which means "deprived" or "sorrowful," makes sense as a description of a supporter. What kind of voting record is more likely to make an ardent or an impassioned supporter withdraw that support? A dubious record,meaning "one that is open to doubt or suspicion," or an indisputable record,meaning "one that is impossible to doubt"? Clearly, dubious is the best answer and choice A is correct.