ISEE Analogies Question 298: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 298
8. Although the tone of the play was _______, the subject matter was rather _______.
- A. farcical … sobering
- B. ominous … morbid
- C. grave … pensive
- D. solemn … bleak
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A is correct. By now you should be able to recognize that words such as "although" and "despite" (along with the phrase "even though") signal that a two-clause sentence is likely to contain a contrast from one clause to the next. Notice that choices B, C, and D all contain pairs of words that lack the proper contrast to correctly convey the meaning of the "although" construction. Choice A, however, pairs sobering (meaning "marked by seriousness, gravity, or solemnity of conduct or character") with farcical (meaning "ludicrous or ridiculously funny").