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QUESTION AND ANSWER REVIEW
1. Module – 2
The following text is from Herman Melville’s 1924 short novel Billy Budd and pertains to Edward Vere, the captain of the ship on which Billy is sailing. Captain the Honorable Edward Fairfax Vere, to give his full title, was a bachelor of forty or thereabouts, a sailor of distinction even in a time
prolific of renowned seamen. Though allied to the higher nobility, his advancement had not been altogether owing to influences connected with that circumstance. He had seen much service, been in various engagements, always acquitting himself as an officer mindful of the welfare of his men, but never tolerating an infraction of discipline; thoroughly versed in the science of his profession, and intrepid to the verge of temerity, though never injudiciously so
According to the text, what is true of Captain Vere?
The following text is from Herman Melville’s 1924 short novel Billy Budd and pertains to Edward Vere, the captain of the ship on which Billy is sailing. Captain the Honorable Edward Fairfax Vere, to give his full title, was a bachelor of forty or thereabouts, a sailor of distinction even in a time
prolific of renowned seamen. Though allied to the higher nobility, his advancement had not been altogether owing to influences connected with that circumstance. He had seen much service, been in various engagements, always acquitting himself as an officer mindful of the welfare of his men, but never tolerating an infraction of discipline; thoroughly versed in the science of his profession, and intrepid to the verge of temerity, though never injudiciously so
According to the text, what is true of Captain Vere?
He dislikes many of the men who serve under him.He is proud of his aristocratic backgroundHe is a capable and evenhanded naval officer.He prefers navy life to life outside the navy
C
This is a Retrieval question, as it says According to the text. Read the
text and highlight what is said about Captain Vere. The text states that
he is a sailor of distinction, was mindful of the welfare of his men, but
never tolerating an infraction of discipline, versed in the science of his
profession, and intrepid. The correct answer should be as consistent
with these qualities as possible.
(A) is wrong because it is the Opposite of the text: Vere is mindful
of his men’s welfare.
(B) is wrong because it is Recycled Language: this answer
misuses nobility from the text, which never states that Vere has an
aristocratic background.
(C) is correct because it is consistent with the Vere’s qualities in
the text.
(D) is wrong because the text doesn’t state which lifestyle Vere
prefers.
2. Module – 2
Scientists studying at a site called Hegra in modern Jordan found the tomb of a woman called Hinat. Her name was identified in an inscription at the entrance which claims the tomb was bought by herself and belonging to her and her descendants. Archaeologists have found the remains of over 80 people buried inside, though none of them are identified. The tomb also contains many well- preserved artifacts that offer insight into the Nabataean culture that flourished
in the region about 2,000 years ago.
Based on the passage, what is most likely true about Hinat?
Scientists studying at a site called Hegra in modern Jordan found the tomb of a woman called Hinat. Her name was identified in an inscription at the entrance which claims the tomb was bought by herself and belonging to her and her descendants. Archaeologists have found the remains of over 80 people buried inside, though none of them are identified. The tomb also contains many well- preserved artifacts that offer insight into the Nabataean culture that flourished
in the region about 2,000 years ago.
Based on the passage, what is most likely true about Hinat?
She was a royal Nabataean personage.She had her own tomb because she never married.She is buried with many of her ancestors.She was one of the 80 people buried in the tomb.
Key Explanation: Choice D is the best answer. Since the tomb inscriptions say that the tomb belonged to Hinat, it is a logical assumption that
she was buried there.
Distractor Explanations: Choice A is incorrect. There is no evidence that Hinat was royal; if any thing, the act of buying a tomb indicates that the
populace did not make one for their ruler. Choice B is incorrect because, though she bought her own tomb, she had “descendants; which indicates that she had children. Choice C is incorrect because “ancestors” are the people who came before some one, so are the opposite of”descendants:· There is no indication that anyone before Hinat was buried with her
3. Module – 2
Since the beginning of roller derby, it _____ included players who are often
marginalized in society because of their race, which is something that
continues to be the case even today.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Since the beginning of roller derby, it _____ included players who are often
marginalized in society because of their race, which is something that
continues to be the case even today.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
hashavehadwill have
(A) “Has” is both consistent with the singular subject of “it” and with
the timeframe of the past leading up to the present day, making the
present perfect tense correct. Choices (B) and (D) are plural, and
choice (C) would use the past perfect, which would not indicate that
this sport continues up to the present day
4. Module – 2
Shakespeare intentionally provided no stage directions
for his play Macbeth regarding whether to have
Banquo’s ghost physically present on stage or simply to
have Macbeth react fearfully to something invisible,
thus providing future directors with the __________ to
indulge their own artistic interpretations.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
Shakespeare intentionally provided no stage directions
for his play Macbeth regarding whether to have
Banquo’s ghost physically present on stage or simply to
have Macbeth react fearfully to something invisible,
thus providing future directors with the __________ to
indulge their own artistic interpretations.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
confusiondedicationinstructionliberty
D
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states that Shakespeare intentionally
provided no stage directions as to what should happen in a scene, so
it’s logical that he meant for future directors to use their own artistic
interpretations. A good word for the annotation box based on this
information would be “freedom.”
(A) and (B) are wrong because confusion and dedication don’t
match “freedom.”
(C) is wrong because it is the Opposite of what the text states—
Shakespeare provided no stage directions.
(D) is correct because liberty matches “freedom.”
5. Module – 2
Unlike other viruses for which vaccines are available—several of which,
through tenacious public health efforts, have been eradicated worldwide—
influenza remains a perennial menace, and due to the unique nature of its
genome, is unlikely to ever be completely conquered.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
Unlike other viruses for which vaccines are available—several of which,
through tenacious public health efforts, have been eradicated worldwide—
influenza remains a perennial menace, and due to the unique nature of its
genome, is unlikely to ever be completely conquered.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
To express that influenza will continue to be a threat despite scientific advancesTo argue that influenza can be fully eradicated with sufficient research fundingTo highlight how influenza is unique among diseases in the severity of its symptomsTo celebrate that influenza has been eliminated as a pervasive threat to humanity
(A) The text refers presents that influenza remains a viable threat, and
because of its unique disposition, is likely to stay that way. Choices (B)
and (D) state the opposite, arguing instead that the virus is likely to be
killed off and is essentially harmless. Choice (C) is not correct because
influenza’s inability to be conquered, not its severity is what makes it
unique.
6. Module – 2
The Voynich manuscript was written on vellum dating
from the fifteenth century in a script that is not found
in any other source. Since cryptographers have yet
to demonstrably decipher any portion of the text,
the meaning and purpose of the Voynich manuscript
remain __________ .
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
The Voynich manuscript was written on vellum dating
from the fifteenth century in a script that is not found
in any other source. Since cryptographers have yet
to demonstrably decipher any portion of the text,
the meaning and purpose of the Voynich manuscript
remain __________ .
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
enigmaticvenerablemultifariouscoherent
A
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states that cryptographers have yet to
demonstrably decipher any portion of the text, so a good word for the
annotation box to describe the meaning and purpose of the Voynich
manuscript would be “mysterious.”
(A) is correct because enigmatic matches “mysterious.”
(B) and (D) are wrong because venerable and coherent don’t match
“mysterious.”
(C) is wrong because it is a Could Be True trap answer. While
multifarious, or complex, things can be mysterious, the words are
not synonyms: mysterious things can be simple and complex things
can be quite well known and understood.
7. Module – 2
The Paleo diet includes meat, fruit, and vegetables in an attempt to recreate the eating patterns of prehistoric hunter- gatherers. Although it is a popular way to lose weight in the short term, there is no long- term credible research confirming its efficacy. _____ many scientists point out that the diet is misguided because wild
grains were consumed well before the advent of farming.
which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
The Paleo diet includes meat, fruit, and vegetables in an attempt to recreate the eating patterns of prehistoric hunter- gatherers. Although it is a popular way to lose weight in the short term, there is no long- term credible research confirming its efficacy. _____ many scientists point out that the diet is misguided because wild
grains were consumed well before the advent of farming.
which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Subsequently,Nevertheless,Moreover,Therefore,
Key Explanation: Choice C is the best answer. The pas.sage is structured ·with the first sentence defining the diet and the second sentence giving a reason to doubt that it is effective, a reason not to follow it. The final sentence gives another reason to question whether the diet should be used. Choice C is used to introduce an additional argument for the same topic) so fits the context well.
Distractor Explanation:The other choices can be eliminated because they are not used to add more detail on the same topic. Choice A is used for a time series, but there is no indication that the lack of research was followed in time by scientists being concerned. Choi ce 8 is used to stress that the previous point may be true. but that the following. opposing argument is more reasonable. Therefore, it does not fit the context of two concordant ideas. Choice D is used to introduce a logical conclusion based on what information is already given, not to bring up new ideas.
8. Module – 2
Even ·within a single musical tradition) there may be fine distinctions based on the character and color of the voice. ______ a lyric soprano has a light, refined tone and a dramatic soprano has a powerful) emotional tone.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English’
Even ·within a single musical tradition) there may be fine distinctions based on the character and color of the voice. ______ a lyric soprano has a light, refined tone and a dramatic soprano has a powerful) emotional tone.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English’
For example among operatic voicesFor example, among operatic voices:For example: among operatic voices,For example, among operatic voices,
Key Explanation: Choice D is the best answer.
The main clause starts, “a lyric soprano has .. .. “
The other words at the start of the sentence modify the main clause, so need to be divided with commas. “For example” is one separate idea that qualifies that the sentence is an illustration of the previous claim. “Among operatic voices” restricts the discussion to voices that are used in the opera.
Distractor Explanation: Choice A is incorrect bec.ause it has no punctuation separating the different elements of the sentence from each other. so it is hard for the reader to determine how the ideas relate to each other. Choices B and C are incorrect because a colon should follow a complete clause, but the preceding portion has no verb.
9. Module – 2
In the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education,
American schools were legally desegregated. In making this decision, the
court observed that minority students at segregated schools were usually
educationally disadvantaged relative to students at integrated schools.
Which quotation from the court’s decision best illustrates the court’s
observation?
In the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education,
American schools were legally desegregated. In making this decision, the
court observed that minority students at segregated schools were usually
educationally disadvantaged relative to students at integrated schools.
Which quotation from the court’s decision best illustrates the court’s
observation?
“In each instance, they had been denied admission to schools attended by white children”“[In prior cases it was held that] equality of treatment is accorded when the races are provided substantially equal facilities even though these facilities be separate . . .”“Segregation with the sanction of law, therefore, has a tendency to [slow] the educational and mental development of [minority] children and to deprive them of some of the benefits they would receive in a racially integrated school system . . .”“This disposition makes unnecessary any discussion whether such segregation also violates the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.”
(C) The court observed that if students are in segregated schools, they
face an inherent disadvantage when compared to students at integrated
schools. Choice (C) directly and specifically illustrates this claim by
connecting legal segregation to a delay in educational and mental
development. It is not (A) because it is too vague. It is not (B) because
this refers to earlier thinking that separate facilities could be equal. It is
not (D) because the disposition is not clarified.
10. Module – 2
Because of the antimicrobial properties of soap, a thorough washing will
take away almost all bacteria from a surface. Whether a person is washing
their hands or wiping down their countertop, soap creates a sterile
environment. This is crucial at times when pernicious bacteria are present
(like when handling raw food or after using the restroom). However, living
in a constantly sterile environment is, for the average person, ________
Which choice most logically completes the text?
Because of the antimicrobial properties of soap, a thorough washing will
take away almost all bacteria from a surface. Whether a person is washing
their hands or wiping down their countertop, soap creates a sterile
environment. This is crucial at times when pernicious bacteria are present
(like when handling raw food or after using the restroom). However, living
in a constantly sterile environment is, for the average person, ________
Which choice most logically completes the text?
not necessary.quite advisable.a highly personal decision.a viable option.
(A) The final sentence contrasts with the previous sentence, which
states that there are times when handwashing is quite necessary.
Therefore, acknowledging that living in a constantly sterile
environment is “not necessary” makes the most sense. Choices (B) and
(D) state the opposite of the needed meaning, and choice (C) is
ambivalent.
11. Module – 2
Throughout Europe, the Age of Enlightenment ushered in a renewed and
unprecedented interest in scientific investigation. A devotee to the zeitgeist,
17th-century scientist Robert Boyle redefined the word “element” to
describe a substance that cannot be degraded into simpler forms by chemical
reaction. His definition not only liberated the word from its erroneous
Aristotelian origins, but it survived for a full 300 years—during which it was
used in the invention of the periodic table—until
Which choice most logically completes the text?
Throughout Europe, the Age of Enlightenment ushered in a renewed and
unprecedented interest in scientific investigation. A devotee to the zeitgeist,
17th-century scientist Robert Boyle redefined the word “element” to
describe a substance that cannot be degraded into simpler forms by chemical
reaction. His definition not only liberated the word from its erroneous
Aristotelian origins, but it survived for a full 300 years—during which it was
used in the invention of the periodic table—until
Which choice most logically completes the text?
the theory of biological evolution became quite popularthe discovery of subatomic particles in the 20th centurydemocratic governance attained global prominence.space exploration changed from a fantasy to reality.
(B) The text is outlining the evolution of the concept of a chemical
element. The final sentence alludes to how Boyle’s long-lasting
definition was eventually replaced after dominating scientific thinking
for 300 years. Referring to “the discovery of subatomic particles in the
20th century” would make the most sense as an option, since it aligns
with the chemistry focus of the text and matches the timeline coming
300 years after the 17th century. The other options do not connect to
either chemistry or to the timeline.
12. Module – 2
Get-rich-quick schemes have probably existed since humans first used money
to buy instead of goods to barter. Most have learned to be wary of people
and organizations that claim to be an easy path to riches. However, in the
1950s a new type of scheme emerged disguised as a work or career
opportunity but was designed to pad the pockets of a select few. This
effective setup targeted young women who found life at home to be boring
after returning to domesticity after World War II. It allowed a woman to feel
like she was contributing financially to her family’s well-being while still
maintaining her role in the household. This sales system, called multi-level
marketing (MLM), still pervades our society today, ___________
Which choice most logically completes the text?
Get-rich-quick schemes have probably existed since humans first used money
to buy instead of goods to barter. Most have learned to be wary of people
and organizations that claim to be an easy path to riches. However, in the
1950s a new type of scheme emerged disguised as a work or career
opportunity but was designed to pad the pockets of a select few. This
effective setup targeted young women who found life at home to be boring
after returning to domesticity after World War II. It allowed a woman to feel
like she was contributing financially to her family’s well-being while still
maintaining her role in the household. This sales system, called multi-level
marketing (MLM), still pervades our society today, ___________
Which choice most logically completes the text?
giving ambitious young professionals the opportunity to advance their careers.inspiring women to break through the glass ceiling to achieve financial windfalls.with an increased level of interest leading up to military conflictspromising unsuspecting targets the chance at great wealth—for a cost.
(D) The text refers to MLM as a “new type of scheme” that was
“designed to pad the pockets of a select few.” So, the narrator clearly
has a negative opinion of MLM; thus, choice (D) makes sense because
it describes MLM quite skeptically. Choices (A) and (B) express a
more positive attitude towards MLM, which is not supported by the
text. Choice (C) incorrectly connects the present-day MLM to its
introduction in the World War II era.
13. Module – 2
It is commonly believed that, in the complex
ecosystem of the Nile River in Africa, the crocodile
and the Egyptian plover bird have formed an __________
relationship: the crocodile opens its mouth and keeps it
open while the bird instinctively eats the food particles
remaining in the crocodile’s teeth, thus nourishing the
bird while simultaneously promoting the crocodile’s
dental health
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
It is commonly believed that, in the complex
ecosystem of the Nile River in Africa, the crocodile
and the Egyptian plover bird have formed an __________
relationship: the crocodile opens its mouth and keeps it
open while the bird instinctively eats the food particles
remaining in the crocodile’s teeth, thus nourishing the
bird while simultaneously promoting the crocodile’s
dental health
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
interdependentinexplicableenthrallinginarticulate
A
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states after the colon that the
relationship between the crocodile and bird nourishes the bird while
simultaneously promoting the crocodile’s dental health. A good phrase
for the annotation box based on this information would be “mutually
beneficial.”
(A) is correct because interdependent matches “mutually
beneficial.”
(B), (C), and (D) are incorrect because inexplicable (puzzling),
enthralling (fascinating), and inarticulate (unclear) don’t match
“mutually beneficial.”
14. Module – 2
The following text is adapted from Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s 1867 address to the Judiciary Committees of the legislature of New York. She argued for the right of Black men and all women to vote in the election of delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
The wheel of progress moves onward, and man must, in the nature of things, throw off old customs, creeds and codes, as the snake sheds its skin in the new growth, and from the dead letters of the past, emerge into higher civilization. History shows that each generation has been marked by some new idea, alike tending to the greater freedom and equality of man; and those who, in their blindness or folly, have tried to block this onward march, have invariably been ground to powder. We see a signal instance of this in the summary manner in which an indignant people have ridden rough-shod over Andrew Johnson and his satellites—showing that even the head of a nation is nothing, but as he represents the leading ideas of his generation. They only are immortal who link the future to the past and roll on the triumphal car of progress to the brighter and the better day.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
The following text is adapted from Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s 1867 address to the Judiciary Committees of the legislature of New York. She argued for the right of Black men and all women to vote in the election of delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
The wheel of progress moves onward, and man must, in the nature of things, throw off old customs, creeds and codes, as the snake sheds its skin in the new growth, and from the dead letters of the past, emerge into higher civilization. History shows that each generation has been marked by some new idea, alike tending to the greater freedom and equality of man; and those who, in their blindness or folly, have tried to block this onward march, have invariably been ground to powder. We see a signal instance of this in the summary manner in which an indignant people have ridden rough-shod over Andrew Johnson and his satellites—showing that even the head of a nation is nothing, but as he represents the leading ideas of his generation. They only are immortal who link the future to the past and roll on the triumphal car of progress to the brighter and the better day.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
Recent events have demonstrated the inability of Andrew Johnson to effectively lead the United States.The march toward equality is inevitable and leaders should embrace, rather than fight, the coming changes.Those who stand in the way of social progress should instead redouble their efforts to maintain the status quoThe examples of harmonious animals in nature should inspire humans to create a more just society.
(B) The text starts with the phrase “The wheel of progress moves
onward.” This part of the topic sentence sets up the rest of the text to talk about what Stanton sees as inevitable progress and the embrace
thereof. This makes choice (B) the best option. Andrew Johnson is only
an example, not the main message, so choice (A) is incorrect. Choice
(C) is the opposite of her message—she believes that people should
embrace change and shift the status quo. Choice (D) is incorrect as she
is not discussing animal examples
15. Module – 2
Social work can take a toll, but it is deeply rewarding when you can see a positive change in someone else’s life. There are many different career paths in social work.. ________ there are some administrative roles, most all social workers deal directly with clients. So regardless of the field you choose, you are most likely to interact ·with people on a regular basis.
which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Social work can take a toll, but it is deeply rewarding when you can see a positive change in someone else’s life. There are many different career paths in social work.. ________ there are some administrative roles, most all social workers deal directly with clients. So regardless of the field you choose, you are most likely to interact ·with people on a regular basis.
which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
HoweverWhileNeverthelessTherefore,
Key Explanation: Choice B is the best answer. There is a contrast in the sentence behveen “some administrative roles” and the rest of people who
do social work. Choice B is used at the start of a dependent clause to show a contrast between the clause it introduces and the main clause of the sentence.
Distractor Explanation: All of the other choices can be eliminated because they do not make the clause that they introduce dependent on a main clause; the clause can still stand on its own as a sentence. As a result, the sentence is left with two main clauses joined by a comma. a type of run- on
sentence called a comma splice.
16. Module – 2
The shark’s competitive advantage in the oceanic
ecosystem is principally due to electroreception, or
ability to detect electrical impulses. Marine biologists
believe that this heightened __________ to electrical stimuli
allows the shark to easily find its prey, for as fish swim
through water, their movement produces minute
electrical signals.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
The shark’s competitive advantage in the oceanic
ecosystem is principally due to electroreception, or
ability to detect electrical impulses. Marine biologists
believe that this heightened __________ to electrical stimuli
allows the shark to easily find its prey, for as fish swim
through water, their movement produces minute
electrical signals.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
allergysensitivityindifferenceaversion
B
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states that the shark has a competitive
advantage…due to electroreception, or ability to detect electrical
impulses. A good phrase for the annotation box based on this
information would be “detection ability.”
(A) and (D) are wrong because allergy and aversion are the
Opposite of the shark’s “ability” being a competitive advantage.
(B) is correct because sensitivity matches “detection ability.”
(D) is wrong because indifference, which means not having a
preference, doesn’t match “detection ability.”
17. Module – 2
The following text is from Oscar Wilde’s 1888
short story “The Selfish Giant.”
Every afternoon, as they were coming from
school, the children used to go and play in the
Giant’s garden. It was a larse lovely garden,
with soft green grass Here and there over
the grass stood beautiful flowers like stars,
and there were twelve peach- trees that in the
spring- time broke out into delicate blossoms
of pink and pearl, and in the autumn bore
rich fruit. The birds sat on the trees and sang
so sweetly that the children used to stop their
games in order to listen to them.
Which choice best states the function of the underlined sentence in the text as a whole?
The following text is from Oscar Wilde’s 1888
short story “The Selfish Giant.”
Every afternoon, as they were coming from
school, the children used to go and play in the
Giant’s garden. It was a larse lovely garden,
with soft green grass Here and there over
the grass stood beautiful flowers like stars,
and there were twelve peach- trees that in the
spring- time broke out into delicate blossoms
of pink and pearl, and in the autumn bore
rich fruit. The birds sat on the trees and sang
so sweetly that the children used to stop their
games in order to listen to them.
Which choice best states the function of the underlined sentence in the text as a whole?
It sets up the description of location presented in the sentences that followIt establishes a sense of contrast with the description in the previous sentenceIt elaborates on the previous sentence’s description of the characters.It introduces an ominous undercurrent to the sentences that follow.
Key Explanation: Choic.e A is the best answer. The underlined sentence shows that the garden was large and “lovely” or “appealing,• and the
following sentence gives various reasons that the garden was appealing to all the senses.
Distractor Explanation: Choice B is incorrect because there is no contrast with the previous sentence; the garden was lovely) so that provides
a reason for the children to want to play there. Choice C is incorrect because the underlined sentence does not refer to “characters” or “people,” only to place. Choice D is incorrect because there is no “ominous undercurrent” or “scary implication” in the description of the garden. It could be that the giant is very nice and there is no problem with the children playing there.
18. Module – 2
A researcher is investigating perceptions about the leading causes of
traumatic brain injuries. The researcher finds that most Americans believe
that violent physical assaults and car crashes are the most significant source
of traumatic brain injuries. The researcher would like to educate the
American public on the fact that while car crashes and physical assaults are a
significant source of traumatic brain injuries, the larger danger is from less
dramatic injuries that could take place closer to home: ________________
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the
example??
A researcher is investigating perceptions about the leading causes of
traumatic brain injuries. The researcher finds that most Americans believe
that violent physical assaults and car crashes are the most significant source
of traumatic brain injuries. The researcher would like to educate the
American public on the fact that while car crashes and physical assaults are a
significant source of traumatic brain injuries, the larger danger is from less
dramatic injuries that could take place closer to home: ________________
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the
example??
Falls and unintentional blunt trauma cause approximately 55% of traumatic brain injuries.Further research is needed on the 21% of “other” causes of traumatic brain injuries.The majority of traumatic brain injuries are caused by a source other than fallsMotor vehicles are, in fact, more likely to cause traumatic brain injuries than physical assaults.
(A) To support the idea that traumatic brain injuries are more likely to
come from less dramatic, home-based injuries, choice (A) is the best
option, as it refers to “falls and unintentional blunt trauma” that cause
the majority of traumatic brain injuries. It is not (B) because this does
not refer to less dramatic injuries. It is not (C) because it does not
consider other sources like unintentional blunt trauma. It is not (D)
because both of these sources of injuries are rather violent.
19. Module – 2
Probiotics are full of millions of bacteria to help create a better digestive
system. A popular type of probiotic is one that must be refrigerated. One
researcher claimed that the requirement of cold temperatures makes this type
of probiotic ill-suited for ingestion in the stomach.
Which of the following, if true, would most directly support the researcher’s hypothesis?
Probiotics are full of millions of bacteria to help create a better digestive
system. A popular type of probiotic is one that must be refrigerated. One
researcher claimed that the requirement of cold temperatures makes this type
of probiotic ill-suited for ingestion in the stomach.
Which of the following, if true, would most directly support the researcher’s hypothesis?
Probiotics that are commonly found in warmer climates are found to have a statistically significant effect on digestive health when used as advised by a doctor.The effectiveness of probiotics is negatively affected when consumed in conjunction with a lukewarm beverage.Probiotics that naturally thrive in a colder environment are more likely to be hypersensitive to the high temperatures and acidity of the human stomach.People who are taking antibiotics for respiratory illnesses typically find that the effectiveness of probiotics is greatly diminished.
(C) The researcher claims that probiotics that must be refrigerated are
ill-suited for stomach digestion. Choice (C) would directly support this
claim since it gives specific reasons why the bacteria that prefer a cold
environment would be harmed by the stomach conditions. It is not (A)
because this option does not relate to probiotics that need to be kept
cold. It is not (B) because the warmth from a beverage may not be the
same as the warmth in a stomach. It is not (D) because antibiotics are
not the same as probiotics, so generalizations about antibiotics would
not necessarily be applicable to probiotics.
20. Module – 2
Computer scientist Ray Kurzweil __________ that although
artificial intelligence will not displace human beings, it
will undoubtedly become smarter than people within
this generation. This possibility has been the domain of
science fiction writers for decades, whose works explore
the ramifications of just such a future.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
Computer scientist Ray Kurzweil __________ that although
artificial intelligence will not displace human beings, it
will undoubtedly become smarter than people within
this generation. This possibility has been the domain of
science fiction writers for decades, whose works explore
the ramifications of just such a future.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
provesrequirespredictsdenies
C
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states that artificial intelligence will not
displace human beings but will undoubtedly become smarter than
people within this generation. The next sentence calls this a
possibility. A good word for the annotation box would be that
Kurzweil “hypothesizes” what will happen.
(A) is wrong because proves is Extreme Language: it goes too far
beyond “hypothesizes.”
(B) and (D) are wrong because requires and denies don’t match
“hypothesizes.”
(C) is correct because predicts matches “hypothesizes.”
21. Module – 2
An antibody- based drug is one candidate for a more effective, longer lasting overdose treatment. To explore this possibility, a team at Scripps Research Institute led by Kim D. Janda first treated mke with a vaccine that stimulated the
animals to produce a sle1v of different antibodies against fentanyl, some of which helped protect the mice from overdoses. In the new work. the team recovered antibodies from the mice, purified them, and screened them for their ability to bind fentanyl. The team evaluated six of these antibodies against nine fentanyl analogs commonly confiscated by law enforcement. One antibody, 6A4, demonstrated the best fentanylbinding affinity and had a six- day half- life in
mice.
Which choice best explains why the author most likely included the information that the drugs were “commonly confiscated by law
enforcement”?
An antibody- based drug is one candidate for a more effective, longer lasting overdose treatment. To explore this possibility, a team at Scripps Research Institute led by Kim D. Janda first treated mke with a vaccine that stimulated the
animals to produce a sle1v of different antibodies against fentanyl, some of which helped protect the mice from overdoses. In the new work. the team recovered antibodies from the mice, purified them, and screened them for their ability to bind fentanyl. The team evaluated six of these antibodies against nine fentanyl analogs commonly confiscated by law enforcement. One antibody, 6A4, demonstrated the best fentanylbinding affinity and had a six- day half- life in
mice.
Which choice best explains why the author most likely included the information that the drugs were “commonly confiscated by law
enforcement”?
To explain how the researchers obtained drugs for experimentationTo indicate that the research would apply to overdoses in authentic casesTo eliminate the argument that the trials were improperly conductedTo establish why special permits were needed to experiment ·with the drugs
Key Explanation; Choke 8 is the best answer because the phrase is used to describe the “fentanyl analogs” or “drugs comparable to fentanyl.” The fact that they were “commonly confiscated” or “often seized” by law enforcement shows that the drugs are ones in common use, and therefore are likely to be illegal drugs that overdose patients had access to and used. If this is true, the research on the drugs is likely to “apply” or “be relevant” to “authentic cases” or “real situations” in which a patient overdoses on an
illegal drug.
Distractor Explanation: Choice A is incorrect because the method of “obtaining• or “getting the drugs is not mentioned. The researchers could have gotten the drugs from a variety of sources. Choice C is incorrect because the fact that the drugs were the kind seized by officers does not show that the trials were “improperly” or “‘incorrectly” done. Choice D is incorrect because there is no indication that the research required
special permits to use the drugs. Therefore) the quote is not included to “establish”‘ or “provide a reason” for a point that is not even mentioned
22. Module – 2
Text 1
The views of most individuals are limited to their own happiness; and the workmen whom I beheld so busy in the arsenal of Venice saw nothing but what was good in the labor for which they received … We must have the telescope of philosophy to make us perceive distant ills; further, we know that there are individuals of our species to whom the immediate misery of others is nothing in
comparison with their own advantage- for we know that in every age there have been found men very willing to perform the office of executioner.
Text2
. .. it is by no means a utopian undertaking to unite the whole world of nations in such a federation … Let men but understand themselves, and the mechanism of their emotions by which they are brought into this 9erennial catastrophe, and they will be ready enough to take gigantic measures to prevent it.
Which statement made by the author of passage I would support the underlined concluding argument made by the author of passage 2?
Text 1
The views of most individuals are limited to their own happiness; and the workmen whom I beheld so busy in the arsenal of Venice saw nothing but what was good in the labor for which they received … We must have the telescope of philosophy to make us perceive distant ills; further, we know that there are individuals of our species to whom the immediate misery of others is nothing in
comparison with their own advantage- for we know that in every age there have been found men very willing to perform the office of executioner.
Text2
. .. it is by no means a utopian undertaking to unite the whole world of nations in such a federation … Let men but understand themselves, and the mechanism of their emotions by which they are brought into this 9erennial catastrophe, and they will be ready enough to take gigantic measures to prevent it.
Which statement made by the author of passage I would support the underlined concluding argument made by the author of passage 2?
“We must have the telescope of philosophy to perceive distant ills“The views of most individuals are limited to their own happiness“there are individuals of our species to whom the immediate misery of others is nothing in comparison with their own advantage“in every age there have been found men very willing to perform the office of executioner”
Key Explanation: Choice A is the best answer because when the author of passage 2 states that if “men but understand themselves . .. they will be
ready enough to take gigantic measures to prevent [war!” he is expressing a belief in the ability of wisdom to overcome mankindS tendency towards
warfare. This is very similar in intent and belief to the statement made by the author of passage 1 that, “We must have the telescope of philosophy to
perceive distant ills.” Both authors believe that the key to conquering our urge to ignore the suffering of others and make war is consideration and
thoughtfulness.
Distractor Explanation: Choice B is incorrect bee.a.use it has no relevance to the underlined concluding message in Text 2. The underlined section in Text 2 is expressing a belief in the ability of ·wisdom to overcome mankind tendency towards warfare, whereas this choice emphasizes that people only concern themselves with opinions and beliefs that ensure their personal happiness. Choice C is incorrect because it doesn’t include any information relating to the underlined concluding message in Text 2. The underlined section in Text 2 is expressing a belief in the ability of wisdom to overcome mankind’s tendency towards warfare) where.as this choice emphasizes that there are people that would ignore the misery of others as long as they benefitted. Choice D is incorrect because it doesn’t include any
information relating to the underlined concluding message in Text 2. The underlined section in Text 2 is expressing a belief in the ability of wisdom to overcome mankind’s tendency towards warfare, whereas this choice emphasizes that there are men that have no problem with the concept of killing or taking someone else’s life.
23. Module – 2
It is inevitable that a world- wide event such as the Olympics has been canceled multiple times since its introduction in 1896. One notable example is when London called __ the I 944 Summer Olympics due to World War II, as were the Winter Olympics scheduled to be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
It is inevitable that a world- wide event such as the Olympics has been canceled multiple times since its introduction in 1896. One notable example is when London called __ the I 944 Summer Olympics due to World War II, as were the Winter Olympics scheduled to be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
onupoffaround
Key Explanation: Choice C is the best answer. “‘Called off” is a phrasal verb that means “canceled.”
Distractor Explanation: All of the other choices can be eliminated because they are phrasal verbs with meanings that do not fit the context of saying that the Olympics were not held. Choice A refers to visiting someone. Choice B refers to telephoning someone. Choice D refers to asking various people questions. often when organizing something or trying to find information.
24. Module – 2
In psychology, it’s critical not to generalize from the results of studies in which the subjects are not representative of the larger population. The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment __________ this principle: the participants, whose behavior supposedly demonstrated the “human” tendency towards alarming aggression in authoritarian situations, were a handful of male college-age individuals from the same private university in California rather than a diverse sampling of subjects.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
In psychology, it’s critical not to generalize from the results of studies in which the subjects are not representative of the larger population. The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment __________ this principle: the participants, whose behavior supposedly demonstrated the “human” tendency towards alarming aggression in authoritarian situations, were a handful of male college-age individuals from the same private university in California rather than a diverse sampling of subjects.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
illustratesrefutessupersedescritiques
A
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states that the Stanford Prison
Experiment supposedly demonstrated an idea: supposedly means that
the author does not think the experiment actually demonstrated that
idea. The text also notes that the individuals were of the same
background rather than representing a diverse sampling of subjects.
Since all of this supports the point made in the first sentence, a good
word or phrase for the annotation box would be “shows” or “is an
example of.”
(A) is correct because illustrates matches “shows.”
(B) and (D) are wrong because refutes and critiques are the
Opposite tone of “shows.”
(C) is wrong because supersedes, which means “overrides,”
doesn’t match “shows.”
25. Module – 2
Neurologists know that prosopagnosia—the __________ to
recognize faces—involves a specific lesion in the brain
and can be caused by disease or head injury. However,
prominent author Dr. Oliver Sacks believes that this
“face blindness” also has a definite genetic component.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
Neurologists know that prosopagnosia—the __________ to
recognize faces—involves a specific lesion in the brain
and can be caused by disease or head injury. However,
prominent author Dr. Oliver Sacks believes that this
“face blindness” also has a definite genetic component.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
capabilityincapacitytendencyreluctance
B
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states that prosopagnosia is also called
“face blindness,” so a good word for the annotation box would be the
“inability” to recognize faces.
(A) and (C) are wrong because capability and tendency are the
Opposite of “inability.”
(B) is correct because incapacity matches “inability.”
(D) is wrong because reluctance suggests not wanting to do
something, which isn’t the same as “inability.”
26. Module – 2
Chili Peppers Exposed to Salt Stress
This study about salt in the soil of growing chili plants indicated that increasing NaCl concentrations significantly delayed flowering and fruit ripening and significantly reduced the fruits’ number, size, fresh mass and vitamins B6, B12
and C concentrations, but increased capsaicinoid concentration and consequently the fruit’s tangy flavor. For example, plants _____ . Thus, salt stress reduced the fruit yields and deteriorated fruit nutritional quality by reducing vitamin concentrations. Further study is necessary to check the implication of capsaicinoid synthetase activity in the increase of the c.apsaicinoid
concentration under salt stress in our local chili cultivar fruits.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example’
Chili Peppers Exposed to Salt Stress
| NaCl Concentration (mM) | Average days to first flower | Average days to first fruit | Average number of fruits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 23.66 | 48 | 6 |
| 30 | 23.66 | 52 | 3 |
| 60 | 31.66 | 66 | 2 |
| 90 | 39.66 | 0 | 0 |
| 120 | 40.33 | 0 | 0 |
This study about salt in the soil of growing chili plants indicated that increasing NaCl concentrations significantly delayed flowering and fruit ripening and significantly reduced the fruits’ number, size, fresh mass and vitamins B6, B12
and C concentrations, but increased capsaicinoid concentration and consequently the fruit’s tangy flavor. For example, plants _____ . Thus, salt stress reduced the fruit yields and deteriorated fruit nutritional quality by reducing vitamin concentrations. Further study is necessary to check the implication of capsaicinoid synthetase activity in the increase of the c.apsaicinoid
concentration under salt stress in our local chili cultivar fruits.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example’
subjected to high NaCl concentrations were highest in capsaicinoid.subjected to high NaCl concentrations had lower nutritional value.with a NaCl concentration of90 mM took 16 extra days to flower beyond ones with no saltwith a NaCl concentration of 30 mM averaged 52 chili fruits on the plant.
Key Explanation: Choice C is the best answer because the figure lists “39.66” in the column of “average days to first flower” for 90nM of NaCl, and 23.66 days for O NaCl. Therefore, the difference is 16 days, which supports the claim that “increasing NaCl concentrations delayed significantly flowering” times.
Distractor Explanation: Choice A is incorrect because only the pas.sage refers to c:apsaicinoids; the table does not Choke 8 is incorrect because
only the pas.sage refers to vitamins and minerals. Nutritional value is impossible to determine from the table. Choice Dis incorrect because for the “NaCl concentration of30 mM” line, the table says 54 days until the first fruit appeared; that is not the total number of fruits.
27. Module – 2
German-Dutch paleontologist Ralph von Koenigswald
was the first to discover the fossilized remains of
Gigantopithecus blacki, a gargantuan ape believed to
have lived during the Pleistocene Epoch. Because the
fossils were exclusively found in caves in southern
China, many experts believe that the species was
__________ that region—that is, anyone claiming to have
found remains of Gigantopithecus elsewhere would be
mistaken.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
German-Dutch paleontologist Ralph von Koenigswald
was the first to discover the fossilized remains of
Gigantopithecus blacki, a gargantuan ape believed to
have lived during the Pleistocene Epoch. Because the
fossils were exclusively found in caves in southern
China, many experts believe that the species was
__________ that region—that is, anyone claiming to have
found remains of Gigantopithecus elsewhere would be
mistaken.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
and precise word or phrase?
restricted toeliminated fromcommon inunknown to
A
This is a Vocabulary question, as it’s asking for a logical and precise
word or phrase for the blank. Read the text and highlight what can
help fill in the blank. The text states that the fossils were exclusively
found in caves in southern China and that anyone claiming to have
found the remains of Gigantopithecus elsewhere would be mistaken. A
good phrase for the annotation box based on this information would
be “only in” that region.
(A) is correct because restricted to matches “only in.”
(B) and (D) are wrong because eliminated from and unknown to are
the Opposite of “only in.”
(C) is wrong because common in doesn’t match “only in.”
