SAT Reading & Writing · Words in Context
The new employee asked so many thoughtful questions during her first week that her manager described her as remarkably ______.
The new employee asked so many thoughtful questions during her first week that her manager described her as remarkably ______.
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: A: curious
Asking many thoughtful questions is a clear sign of eagerness to learn and understand, which curious names directly. Careless would suggest a lack of attention, the opposite of asking thoughtful questions. Forgetful and distracted both suggest an inability to focus, which contradicts the description of thoughtful, engaged questioning.
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