Directions: select the answer that best completes the sentence.
The student put in a ________ of effort and consequently got a low score on the exam.
(a) concurrence
(b) modicum
(c) multiplicity
(d) plethora
(e) redundancy
Discussion: This is a straight-forward question if we know the meanings of the words. The word "consequently" tells us we have a direct causal relationship between the missing word and the "low score on the exam." A "modicum" of effort could easily result in a low test grade, so the answer is choice (b).
Vocabulary:
- concurrence - simultaneous occurrence; agreement in opinion
- modicum - a small amount
- multiplicity - a large number; great variety
- plethora - excess
- redundancy - repetition; superfluity
