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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 is a complete sentence?  

    A. When I was young and loved going for runs in the park.

    B. I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

    C. Running through the park before breakfast

    D. Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn

    Answer Explanation

    It contains all three components of a sentence which is noun, subject and the object.

  • Q #2: Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?

    A. It reflects the opinions of most people

    B. It directly states the argument

    C. A reasonable argument cannot be made against it

    D. It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor

    Answer Explanation

    Academic thesis directly states the argument.

  • Q #3: Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar?

    A. If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation

    B. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation

    C. If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation

    D. If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation

    Answer Explanation

    The correct usage is "fewer" when referring to countable items like people. Therefore, the grammatically correct sentence is:

    b. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.