SAT OwlQuestion bank / Words in Context
In her review of the documentary, critic Lauren Mosby gave the film qualified praise. She admired its striking photography and its interviews with former factory workers, but she faulted the director for leaving out the perspectives of the company's managers, an omission that she felt made the film's argument less convincing.
As used in the text, what does the word "qualified" most nearly mean?
limited
certified
competent
eligible
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Answer: A
Mosby praises some parts of the film but criticizes another, so her praise is not complete. "Qualified" here means restricted or held back by reservations, which is "limited."
Choices C and D reflect the common meaning of "qualified" for a person who meets requirements, which does not apply to praise.
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