PSAT Vocabulary Sentence Selection Assessment Set 4A

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "exploit":

• The company will exploit new technologies to improve efficiency.

• The exploit was becoming increasingly more technological advancement.

• Through exploiting, the business made significantly profitable ventures.

• When exploiting occurred, the situation became increasingly problematic.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the sentence that properly uses "differentiate":

• The differentiate between the two samples was clear.

• Scientists can differentiate between benign and harmful cells.

• When differentiating properly, the process became clearer.

• The differentiate process showed multiple results.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Select the correct usage of "befall":

• The befall was unexpected and sudden.

• They befall the situation with grace.

• Tragedy can befall anyone at any time.

• Through befalling, the outcome was determined.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify the sentence that correctly uses "static":

• The static was making noise through the speaker.

• The population remained static for several years.

• They static the situation immediately.

• When static occurs, change happens rapidly.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the proper use of "profound":

• The profound was becoming more evident.

• They profound the situation carefully.

• Her profound insight helped solve the problem.

• Through profound, the answer became clear.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Select the sentence that correctly uses "minute":

• Even minute changes can have big effects.

• The minute was becoming increasingly apparent.

• They minute the details extensively.

• Through minuting, the process improved.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct usage of "incendiary":

• The incendiary was becoming more volatile.

• Through incendiary, the debate escalated.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the proper use of "exonerate":

• The evidence helped exonerate the accused.

• Through exonerating, justice prevailed.

• The exonerate was becoming clear.

• They exonerate the process immediately.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Select the sentence that correctly uses "demean":

• The demean was evident in his behavior.

• She refused to demean herself for popularity.

• Through demeaning, the situation worsened.

• They demean the process unnecessarily.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the correct usage of "pretentious":

• Through pretentious, the outcome changed.

• The pretentious was becoming obvious.

• His pretentious attitude annoyed everyone.

• They pretentious the situation carefully.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E