Today's Practice: SAT® Words in Context

Today I’m sharing a Words in Context practice question. It follows the digital SAT® format but is also excellent practice for ACT English.

For effective time management on test day, you should aim to answer this question correctly in a maximum of about 30 seconds.

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Today’s SAT® Practice Question

Opposing the standard historical practice of focusing solely on political and military leaders, historian Fernand Braudel pioneered an approach that examined the everyday lives of common people across different social classes and regions. Braudel's inclusive methodology diverged markedly from that of conventional historians, whose treatment of historical evidence was more ______.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

A) objective

B) selective

C) thorough

D) analytical

(Answer Explanations and Strategy Walkthrough Below.)

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Answer Explanations and Strategy Walk-Through