Question

act reading fill - in - the - blank practice questions
name____ date__ block____
read each question carefully. each question has four answer choices (a - d). choose the best answer based on what the passage or statement suggests.

1. the professors lecture was so __ that many students struggled to stay awake.

a. fascinating
b. tedious
c. engaging
d. lively

1. although the play received mixed reviews, the lead actors performance was widely __ by critics.

a. ignored
b. condemned
c. praised
d. questioned

1. the scientist was known for her __ approach, always carefully checking her data before drawing conclusions.

a. reckless
b. meticulous
c. careless
d. hasty

1. the hikers were relieved when they finally reached the __ of the mountain.

a. peak
b. valley
c. forest
d. desert

1. the novels ending was so __ that readers continued to debate its meaning years after publication.

a. confusing
b. clear
c. ambiguous
d. obvious.

Explanation:

1. "Tedious" means boring, which makes students struggle to stay awake.
2. "Praised" is positive and fits with "widely" and mixed - reviews context.
3. "Meticulous" means careful, which matches checking data before conclusions.
4. "Peak" is where hikers would feel relieved to reach.
5. "Ambiguous" leads to debate about meaning.

Answer:

1. B. tedious
2. C. praised
3. B. meticulous
4. A. peak
5. C. ambiguous