SAT® Reading & Writing Practice Question: Words in Context
Learn to Quickly and Accurately Analyze Context Clues and Passage Logic for Higher Scores
Today’s practice is a mock SAT® Words in Context Question. For proper time management on test day, you should aim to answer this question correctly in a maximum of 45 seconds.
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Though advances in digital animation have made photorealistic effects ______, the distinctive visual style of hand-drawn animation persists in contemporary films: indeed, many directors deliberately employ techniques that evoke the artisanal qualities of early animation, finding that these stylistic choices resonate deeply with audiences.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A) provisional
B) attainable
C) paramount
D) peripheral
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