Sentence-Equivalence Questions

Select the ==two== answer choices that, if used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning. --- Dave's coworkers considered his \_\_\_\_\_ temperament an asset to their conflict management abilities; no matter how heated a discussion became, he remained calm, impartial, and logical.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] _Acidulous_ usually describes "bitter and cutting" remarks. This doesn't match the __sentence key__ or __hinge word__. Also, be aware that _acidulous_ is one half of a __false synonym pair__ in this list of answer choices. If you find two pairs of synonyms, use the word you came up with based on the __sentence key__ and __hinge word__ to compare their meanings and select the answers that best match your word for the blank.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] _Caustic_ means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way." This doesn't match the __sentence key__—_calm, impartial, and logical_. Also, be aware that _caustic_ is one half of a __false synonym pair__ in this list of answer choices. If you find two pairs of synonyms, use the word you came up with based on the __sentence key__ and __hinge word__ to compare their meanings and select the answers that best match your word for the blank.

Correct! Someone _stolid_ is "calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation." This perfectly matches the __sentence key__, which describes the traits that make Dave an asset to his company.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] _Fatuous_ means "silly and pointless." This meaning hardly describes someone who excels at remaining calm under pressure.

Incorrect. _Articulate_ is a __same subject distractor__—"speaking fluently and coherently" is an ability that is highly prized by many professionals. However, the word in the blank clearly describes Dave's temperament, which doesn't make sense when paired with _articulate_.

That's right! _Phlegmatic_ means "having an unemotional and calm disposition," which perfectly describes Dave's temperament.

acidulous

caustic

stolid

fatuous

articulate

phlegmatic

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