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"I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice." Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?

A. Fowl

B. Rack

C. Plumb

D. Vise

Answer Explanation:

Choice C, "plumb," is the appropriate word here. It means to measure the depth of something or to explore thoroughly, which fits the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?  

    A. Giving the chicks medicated or non-medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier of feed store personnel

    B. Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized

    C. Set the hatching area temperature to 950F, reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive.

    D. Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence is talking about eggs while the question is asking about taking take of newly hatched chickens.

  • Q #2: The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “ante-“ as used in the sentence above

    A. After

    B. Against

    C. Before

    D. Beyond

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: John Smith was the man ________ photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

    A. Which

    B. That

    C. Who

    D. Whom

    Answer Explanation