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Feb
13
2013
304,098 responses
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Incorrect 118,618
60% 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. 

His ------- prior experience notwithstanding, David was judged by the hiring manager to be ------- the job.

Answer Choices

Hint

“Notwithstanding,” which means “despite” or “in spite of,” signals an opposition between the first and second parts of the sentence.

Question of the Day

Can you answer today's question?

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6/1

Feb
13
2013
304,098 responses
Question of the Day Statistics
Number Answered
Correct 185,480
Incorrect 118,618
60% 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. 

His ------- prior experience notwithstanding, David was judged by the hiring manager to be ------- the job.

Answer Choices

Answer

Choice (B) is correct. It makes sense to say that despite his “limited”—but apparently applicable—experience, the hiring manager feels that David is “qualified for” the job, or competent to undertake it.