Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The professor's lectures move at a steady pace, but they reward listeners who can keep step. Each remark builds on the last, and a moment's inattention can leave a student stranded several arguments behind.

As used in the text, what does the phrase "keep step" most nearly mean?

  • A

    keep pace mentally

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  • B

    march in formation

  • C

    preserve one's place

  • D

    climb stairs

Explanation

Listeners who can follow the build of each argument are rewarded; "keep step" means keep pace mentally, not the literal marching or climbing senses.

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