Critical Reading > Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Many of today’s physicians and patients are ------- high technology, captivated by computer-designed drugs and laser surgery.
(A) nervous about
(B) defensive about
(C) tolerant of
(D) enamored of
(E) overwhelmed by
The Correct answer is D.
Explanation
The comma indicates that the second clause of the sentence will support or restate the first clause. Only the term “enamored” reinforces the notion that doctors and their patients are “captivated,” or charmed, by “high technology” such as “computer-designed drugs and laser surgery.”