SAT Reading & Writing · Words in Context
The senator's speech was praised for its ______ argument, one that moved logically from a single observation to a sweeping conclusion…
The senator's speech was praised for its ______ argument, one that moved logically from a single observation to a sweeping conclusion without a single unsupported leap along the way.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Answer and explanation
Answer: D: rigorous
The passage describes an argument that moves logically, step by step, "without a single unsupported leap," which is precisely what rigorous names: careful, exacting, and logically sound. Meandering would suggest a wandering, unfocused structure, the opposite of a logical progression. Controversial concerns how divisive the content is, not its logical structure. Lengthy concerns length, which the passage never addresses.
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