Set 7: Words in Context (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Gravity is the force that ______ objects toward the center of the Earth, which is why everything falls down instead of floating away.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks for the meaning of a word as used in this specific context. Gravity attracts objects. 'Pull' implies a force drawing something toward a center. Words can have multiple meanings, and context determines which meaning applies. Read the surrounding sentences carefully. Substitute each answer choice to see which maintains the intended meaning and fits the context. Many vocabulary words have multiple dictionary definitions, but only one fits the context. Use the surrounding sentences as clues. Try substituting each answer choice to see which one preserves the author's intended meaning without changing the sentence's message.
Key Evidence:
• "toward the center"
• "falls down"
Why others are wrong: C (Push implies moving away.), B (Bounce means to rebound.), A (Melt means to liquefy.).
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