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Answer: BSet 4: Words in Context
Explanation
PASSAGE
The mystery novel was so ______ that the reader stayed up all night, eager to discover the final plot twist.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. boring
B. captivating✓ Correct
C. predictable
D. illegible
Detailed Explanation
If a reader stays up all night, the book must be very interesting. 'Captivating' means capable of attracting and holding interest.
Key Evidence:
• "stayed up all night"
• "eager to discover"
Why others are wrong: A (Boring books make people fall asleep, not stay up.), C (Predictable means easy to guess, usually reducing eagerness.), D (Illegible means unreadable.).