SAT PREP XI 2ND GRD 2024

If something is a ………., it is likely to generate many problems and difficult situations.

• regurgitating

• minefield

• looming

• teetering

Answer explanation

If something is described as a 'minefield,' it implies that it is likely to generate many problems and difficult situations, making it the correct choice in this context.

Jack's determination to revise Maths shows he's worried about his ………. exams.

• regurgitating

• minefield

• looming

• teetering

Answer explanation

Jack's determination to revise Maths shows he's worried about his looming exams. The word 'looming' implies that the exams are approaching or imminent, causing concern.

With so few pupils the village school was ………. on the edge of closure.

• regurgitating

• minefield

• looming

• teetering

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'teetering' as it means being in a state of uncertainty or instability, which fits the situation of the village school being on the edge of closure due to having few pupils.

If exams are ………, they are coming soon.

• regurgitating

• minefield

• looming

• teetering

Answer explanation

If exams are looming, they are coming soon. The correct choice is 'looming' which means approaching or impending.

If someone ………. on the edge, they are close to a difficult situation, for example making a decision.

• regurgitates

• minefields

• looms

• teeters

Answer explanation

If someone teeters on the edge, they are close to a difficult situation, for example making a decision. This word best fits the context provided.

If someone ………. on the edge, they are close to a difficult situation, for example making a decision.

• regurgitates

• minefields

• looms

• teeters

Answer explanation

If someone teeters on the edge, they are close to a difficult situation, like making a decision. Teeters fits the context of being on the brink or edge of something.

If you ............. information, you memorise it mindlessly and then repeat parrot-fashion.

• regurgitate

• minefield

• loom

• teeter

Answer explanation

If you regurgitate information, you memorise it mindlessly and then repeat parrot-fashion, making it the correct choice.

The aftermath of the headmistress's decision to expel a bad-attitude student turned out to be quite a  ……..

• regurgitate

• minefield

• loom

• teeter

Answer explanation

The aftermath of the headmistress's decision to expel a bad-attitude student turned out to be quite a minefield.

Education shouldn't be about mindlessly 1.                 facts plastered on a textbook. It's about taking a 2.            into the unknown, a thrilling yet challenging 3.               where critical thinking is key. Great teachers understand this - they don't just 4.               information into students' heads. Instead, they guide them to explore and question, to keep their 5.              even when faced with unfamiliar concepts. This is how true knowledge is unearthed, a rewarding process that equips students with the tools to navigate the complexities of the world.

The answer for no. 3 is.....

• regurgitate

• minefield

• loom

• teeter

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'minefield' because it fits the context of a challenging and uncertain situation where critical thinking is required.

The news about bankruptcy came as a blow so Parker needed time to clear his ……

• head

• mind

• soul

• thought

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'head' as it refers to Parker needing time to clear his mind after hearing the news about bankruptcy.