Eliminating the False Synonym Pairs in Sentence Equivalence Answer Choices
The water at the tropical beach resort was completely \_\_\_\_\_\_, which allowed Charlie to clearly see the fish swimming along the sandy bottom.
[1] murky
[2] muddy
[3] salty
[4] limpid
[5] opaque
[6] crystalline
Which of the following pairs of words best completes the sentence?
Incorrect.
_Muddy_ and _salty_ may relate to the subject of water, but they are not synonyms and therefore can't be correct.
Incorrect.
_Opaque_ and _murky_ may be synonyms, but they aren't the right answer. Both words mean "not transparent." If Charlie can _clearly see the fish swimming across the sandy bottom_, the water can't be _murky_ or _opaque_.
Nice job!
_Limpid_ and _crystalline_ both mean "clear." This meaning fits with the idea of Charlie being able to _clearly see the fish swimming along the sandy bottom_.
_Muddy_ and _salty_
_Murky_ and _opaque_
_Limpid_ and _crystalline_
