Reading and Writing: Craft and Structure
SAT Question of the Day for November 2, 2026
After the prolonged civil dispute over water rights, the neighboring townships finally reached a ______ agreement that allocated irrigation access based on acreage under cultivation rather than historical precedent.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?
- A.corrosive
- B.pragmaticCorrect answer
- C.redundant
- D.theatrical
Explanation
The passage describes an agreement that resolved a prolonged dispute by allocating water based on a practical metric (acreage under cultivation). The word meaning guided by practical considerations rather than theory fits this context precisely. The word meaning exaggerated or dramatic in manner describes performative behavior, which is unrelated to the nature of a resource-sharing agreement. The word meaning unnecessary or superfluous describes excess, not a practical approach to resolving a dispute. The word meaning causing gradual destruction describes a damaging quality, which contradicts the passage's depiction of a constructive resolution.
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