PP1 (Shorter) Verbal Section 2 (Medium) Q4

The Right Answers

Blank 3: This one is the easiest to solve. We can see that there is support happening with the comma in the last sentence, so naturally, we can use the Math Strategy. On the left-hand side, we have the idea of "never perfect". This same idea should be continued on the right-hand side, so the blank should be something like "imperfect".

The best match for this would be compromised, since it conveys the idea of certain qualities being reduced, reflecting the idea of imperfection.

Blanks 1 and 2: Since the first sentence tells us that the room is only suited for one type of sound, we can deduce that there will be a contrast between how different types of sounds are handled in a particular room. From this, we can form a Block of 4 between Music and Speech in "spaces that are reverberant":

  • Music: best i)---------

  • Speech: [less (-)] ii)---------

Since the word "less" already causes a contrast, both Blank 1 and Blank 2 should be positive or negative.

The best fit for Blank 1 would be appreciated. This is the only positive or negative choice here. The others are neutral.

The best fit for Blank 2 would be intelligible. Since we chose something positive for Blank 1, we also need Blank 2 to be a positive choice. This is the only positive choice.

The Wrong Answers

Blank 1:

  • controlled: This choice contradicts the logic. The answer choice is neutral, while we need a positive or negative word for our Block of 4.

  • employed: This choice contradicts the logic. The answer choice is neutral, while we need a positive or negative word for our Block of 4.

Blank 2:

  • abrasive: This choice contradicts the logic. Since we chose a positive word for Blank 1, we must choose a negative word for Blank 2, as per our Block of 4 logic. So abrasive would not work.

  • ubiquitous: This choice contradicts the logic. The answer choice is neutral, while we need a positive or negative word for our Block of 4.

Blank 3:

  • eliminated: This choice has no evidence. There's nothing to say the sound itself would be removed, only the idea that the quality will be imperfect.

  • considered: This choice has no evidence. There's nothing suggesting that we need to think about speech and music.