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23

2013

391,252 responses

Question of the Day Statistics
	Number Answered
Correct	193,657
Incorrect	197,595

49% correct

Critical Reading > Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Although the scientist claimed to have made a major breakthrough in his research, the evidence he offered as proof of his assertion was ------- at best.

Answer Choices

Hint

The word “Although” means that the missing term will likely cast doubt on the scientist’s claim.

Question of the Day

Can you answer today's question?

Register Next Tests:
6/1

Jan

23

2013

391,252 responses

Question of the Day Statistics
	Number Answered
Correct	193,657
Incorrect	197,595

49% correct

Critical Reading > Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Although the scientist claimed to have made a major breakthrough in his research, the evidence he offered as proof of his assertion was ------- at best.

Answer Choices

(A) conclusive
(B) indubitable
(C) paltry
(D) copious
(E) extensive

Answer

“Paltry,” or meager, fits within the context of this sentence because it questions or qualifies the scientist’s claim of achieving a “major breakthrough.”