Reading and Writing

Craft and Structure

Q: Show answer and explanation

B. irrevocable. The colon explains that nothing could change the decision, so “irrevocable” (impossible to reverse) fits. “Provisional” (temporary, subject to change) is the opposite; “ambiguous” contradicts the referees’ clear confirmation of the result; and “unanimous” describes agreement among the referees, which the text never mentions and which would not explain why no appeal could change the decision.

Understand high-utility words in context, evaluate texts rhetorically and connect topically related texts.

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Skill/knowledge testing points

Words in Context9 original questions

Text Structure and Purpose7 original questions

Cross-Text Connections5 original questions

Domain drill

21 original questions in this domain (7 easier, 7 mixed, 7 harder).

Sample question

After reviewing video of the play from several angles, the referees confirmed the original result and announced that their decision was ______: under the league’s rules, no further appeal could change it.

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

provisional
irrevocable
ambiguous
unanimous

Show answer and explanation

B. irrevocable. The colon explains that nothing could change the decision, so “irrevocable” (impossible to reverse) fits. “Provisional” (temporary, subject to change) is the opposite; “ambiguous” contradicts the referees’ clear confirmation of the result; and “unanimous” describes agreement among the referees, which the text never mentions and which would not explain why no appeal could change the decision.