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Even if a person does “make it” by creating original content and __________
a viewer base, a career as an influencer is not very stable. Recent changes to
an Internet company’s monetization algorithm had thousands of short video
creators up in arms as they saw profits plummet with no explanation from the
platform.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
manufacturingfabricatingescalatingbuilding
(D) “Building” is the most appropriate of these options to describe
growing a group of viewers for social media content. “Manufacturing”
and “fabricating” are better used when describing building physical,
tangible objects. “Escalating” means to increase, not to necessarily
build something.
Developed along with the swing style of jazz music
in the 1920s, swing dance is a group of social dances
that once comprised hundreds of styles. Not all of the
styles survived beyond that time __________ the dances
that are still popular today include Lindy Hop, Balboa,
Collegiate Shag, and Charleston.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to
the conventions of Standard English?
period; howeverperiod, however;period, however,period, however
B
In this Rules question, punctuation with a transition is changing in the
answer choices. The first part of the sentence says Not all of the styles
survived beyond that time. There is an option to add however to this
independent clause, and since it is contrasting with the previous idea,
eliminate options that don’t include however in the first part or are
incorrectly punctuated.
(A) is wrong because it doesn’t put however with the first
independent clause.
(B) is correct because however is part of the first independent
clause.
(C) and (D) are wrong because a comma can’t be used to connect
two independent clauses.
Published in 1794 by Wtlliam Blake, “The Tyger” is a classic poem from a larger colJection titled Songs of Experience. The poem uses the imagery of fire to delve into the question of who might have created such a dangerous creature: _________
Which quotation from “The Tyger” most effectively illustrates the claim?
“In what distant deeps or skies, I Burnt the fire of thine eyes?”“In what furnace was thy brain’ /What the anvil’ what dread grasp / Dare its deadly terrors clasp?”“When the stars threw down their spears, / And water’d heaven with their tears, / Did he smile his work to see?“Did he who made the Lamb make thee'”
Key Explanation: Choice B is the best answer. The claim is that “the poem uses the imagery of fire to delve into the question of who might have created such a dangerous creature.” In choke B,the words “furnace” and “anvil” are “imagery” or “symbols” that evoke heat and fire; they are tools used to heat metal to the melting point and form it into a shape. Choice B refers to “delving” or “asking” the question of who might have created
the “dangerous creature;· which causes “deadly terrors: what furnace, anvil, and grasp could create a tiger? These questions are asking who would dare to forge and hold the tiger.
Distractor Explanation: Choice A is incorrect bee.a.use it touches on the fire imagery in the “fire of thine eyes: but it does not refer to the question of who cre.ated such a creature. Choice C is incorrect bee.a.use it only refers to the creator and the danger or fear caused by a tiger: tigers are
scary enough that stars “throw dovm their spears” or “give up” and “water heaven with their tears” or “cry.” Choice C does not use any fire imagery.
Choke D also does not give any support to the claim that the poem uses fire imagery; it only wonders if someone who created a lamb could also create a tiger
The following text is adapted from James Joyce’s 1914 story “An
Encounter.” A young, unnamed narrator searches for release from the
constraints of daily routine.
It was Joe Dillon who introduced the Wild West to us. He had a little
library made up of old numbers of The Union Jack, Pluck, and The
Halfpenny Marvel. Every evening after school we met in his back garden
and arranged [battles]. He and his . . . brother Leo, the idler, held the loft
of the stable while we tried to carry it by storm; or we fought a pitched
battle on the grass. But, however well we fought, we never won siege or
battle and all our bouts ended with Joe Dillon’s . . . dance of victory. His
parents went to eight-o’clock mass every morning in Gardiner Street and
the peaceful odor of Mrs. Dillon was prevalent in the hall of the house.
But he played too fiercely for us who were younger and more timid. .
Based on the text, Joe Dillon’s personality is mostly
accommodatingforcefulcompromising.dishonest.
(B) Joe Dillon is the character who introduces the narrator to the Wild
West stories. He is described as playing fiercely with the other
children and consistently winning their war games, making choice (B)
correct. He doesn’t ever allow the enemy side to win, so choices (A)
and (C) can be ruled out. No evidence is provided to support choice
(D).
“How Like a Winter My Absence Hath Been” is a 1609 poem by William
Shakespeare. In the poem, the narrator addresses an unseen person,
expressing his longing for them. An English teacher claims that the narrator
expresses a deep personal feeling of melancholy: _________
Which quotation from the poem most effectively illustrates the claim?
“What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen! / What old December’s bareness everywhere!”“And yet this time removed was summer’s time; / The teeming autumn, big with rich increase,”“For summer and his pleasures wait on thee, / And, thou away, the very birds are mute:”And thou away, the very birds are mute: / Or, if they sing, ’tis with so dull a cheer,”
(A) The teacher claims that the narrator expresses a deep personal
feeling of melancholy, which the quotation in choice (A) clearly shows.
This selection mentions the “freezings” the narrator has felt, the “dark
days” seen, and a sense of “bareness everywhere.” The other options
use language that is more positive or at least neutral—they do not
approach the negativity found in (A).
During a meeting, a group of twelve young deaf people shared their feelings of isolation and their desire for support. In 1988, the group worked together to form Action Deaf Youth, an __________ provides services and programs for deaf children and youth throughout Northern Ireland.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to
the conventions of Standard English?
A organization, thatorganizationorganization thatorganization,
C
In this Rules question, commas and the word that are changing in the
answers, which suggests that the question is testing the construction of
describing phrases. The first part of the sentence says In 1988, the
group worked together to form Action Deaf Youth, which is an
independent clause followed by a comma. Eliminate any answer that
isn’t consistent with the first part of the sentence.
(A) is wrong because a phrase starting with “that” is Specifying
and never follows a comma.
(B) and (D) are wrong because they both create a run-on sentence.
(C) is correct because it creates a Specifying phrase with that and
no punctuation.
The London and Northwestern Rail way War Memorial is a First World War memorial outside Euston Station in London, England. The memorial was designed by Reginald Wynn Owen and ________employees of the London and Northwestern Railway (LNWR) who were killed in the First World War
Which word most logically completes the text’
commemoratesidolizescelebratesoverlooks
Key Explanation: Choice A is correct because to commemorate something means to remember the event and by doing so, to honor it. Here. the memorial commemorates the employees of LMWR killed in the First World War.
Distractor Explanations: Choke 8 is incorrect bee.a.use to idolize is to respect or admire someone extensively. He re, the memorial has been built to remember martyrs and not only to show respect. Choice C is incorrect because “‘celebrate” is not a word used to describe the purpose of a memorial. Choice D is incorrect because the memorial has been built for the fallen LNWR employees and hence. cannot overlook or ignore them.
Neurons respond to stimuli from sensory organs or other neurons. Learning occurs when neurons change how they respond to stimuli based on previous experience, which is a property of memory. Electrical engineers seek to replicate similar processes in their development of computer memory. Recently, research by electrical engineer Mohammad Samizadeh Nikoo has demonstrated that vanadium dioxide \( (VO_{2}) \)has a similar memory property to that of neurons, suggesting that __________
Which choice most logically completes the text?
\( (VO_{2}) \)could be used in the development of computer memory.neurons use \( (VO_{2}) \) when forming memories.\( (VO_{2}) \) can learn to respond to stimuli from sensory organselectrical engineers can now use neurons to develop computer memory
This is a Conclusions question as it asks for an answer that logically
completes the text. Read the text and highlight the main ideas. The
text states that neurons change how they respond to stimuli based on
previous experience and that electrical engineers seek to replicate
similar processes in their development of computer memory. Lastly,
electrical engineer Mohammad Samizadeh Nikoo has demonstrated
that vanadium dioxide (VO2) has a similar memory property to that of
neurons. The correct answer should be consistent with these ideas and
establish a logical link between them.
(A) is correct because it establishes a link between VO2 from the
last sentence and the computer memory that electrical engineers
are trying to work on from the second sentence.
(B) and (C) are wrong because both are Recycled Language. For
(B), it’s never stated that neurons use VO2 in any way, just that
they have a similar memory property. Choice (C) takes the words
neurons, VO2, and stimuli from sensory organs and combines them
in a way not supported by the text.
(D) is wrong because it uses Extreme and Recycled Language: it
is VO2 , not neurons, that may be helpful for computer memory.
Furthermore, the text supports this is only a possibility, whereas
the answer states that the engineers can now use it.
Explaining the coexistence of various plant and butterfly species is _______ to truly understand the region’s biodiversity and the forces that sustain or reduce it. Such an understanding will help ecologists devise an appropriate plan that maximizes the limited funding available for conservation and that still allows for future development of the area
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
criticalperilouscondemninganalytic•
]Key Explanation: Choice A is the best answer because “critical” is the author’s view of what “explaining such coexistence” is. The sentence
continues to say that the explanation is needed to “truly understand the region’s biodiversity.” Choice A refers to something absolutely necessary, so fits the context in saying that explaining coexistence is necessary to understand biodiversity and therefore developing an appropriate plan for managing the area.
Distractor Explanation: None of the other choices accurately describes how essential “explaining such coexistence” really is. Choke B means “dangerous.” Choice C refers to expressing criticism and disapproval. Choice D refers to using logic and reasoning.
The common solution of building more roads may not have the desired effect of reducing rush- hour traffic. For example, the Katy Freeway project in Houston cost millions of dollars and the upshot was that congestion got worse, with travel times increased by 55% during the evening rush hour and by a third in the mornings. The
reason for that is something called “induced demand,” a term introduced in the I 960s by economists. It relates to the phenomenon that if more of a good is produced) more is consumed In the same way) if more roads are provided, more
people are encouraged to drive
According to the text. what is induced demand?
An idea that contradicts a widespread belief that congestion is the result of road buildingA phenomenon that is rarely taken into account when road systems are being plannedA theory that is understood by city planners and has affected their traditional solutions to traffic congestionA concept that can be mitigated by educating consumers about the potential effects
Key Explanation: Choice B is the best answer because the passage says that “induced demand” is a phenomenon in which making more of a product will lead to more people wanting it; in this case, “if more roads are provided, more people are encouraged to drive:-‘ However, the passage says that the “‘common solution” is to build more roads. sho·wing that in the average or common case of wanting to reduce traffic jams, the effect is not considered. If it were “taken into consideration” or “thought about.” then planners would probably use a different solution than just building roads.
Distractor Explanation: Choice A is incorrect because, although the passage indicates that congestion continues as more roads are built, it
does not say that induced demand “contradicts” or “‘goes against” that concept. There is also no hint that there is a “widespread belief” or “lots
of people thinking” that building roads causes congestion; if so. the common solution would not be to build more. Choice C is incorrect
because there is no hint that city planners are now incorporating the idea into their plans; if so, then there would not be situations like the example
from Houston. Choice D is incorrect because there is no discussion in the passage about how to “mitigate” or “reduce” the effect. The effect is just
defined.
Text 1
As online education becomes accredited and archives make it easy for
employers to see students’ work and achievements, open online education is
in position to overtake its predecessor. Digital credentials, reputable
degrees, and professional certificates mean that employers cannot only rest
assured that employees have extensive training and knowledge, but will also,
for the first time, be able to effortlessly glimpse academic accomplishments,
rather than try to decipher the meaningless acronyms on standardized
transcripts.
Text 2
The open educational movement really took off in 2008; and, within just a
few short years, providers like Coursera, Udacity, and edX emerged among
hundreds of other self-paced, virtual education platforms, including the
immensely popular Khan Academy, that offer quality learning at a great
price, free. Now, students could enjoy learning outside of a formal education
environment with asynchronous and unconstrained access to free content.
Based on the texts, what would the author of Text 1 most likely say about Text 2’s characterization of the open educational movement?
It underscores a threat to the quality level of online educational offerings, presaging a loss of recognition for online credentials.It addresses the major objection to in-person educational programs, given the clear link between free programming and professional certifications.It demonstrates that while more people have access to free offerings on the Internet, there are fewer opportunities for businesses to profit from these developments.It shows that barriers to online education have been reduced, likely enhancing the popularity of online certifications
(D) Text 1 focuses on the shift from non-online learning to online
learning especially in terms of the growing recognition of online
professional certifications, and the information in Text 2 shows how
any concerns about costs being a barrier are increasingly negated since
there are so many free learning options. Thus, choice (D) makes sense
because if the cost barriers to online education are reduced, the
popularity of online certifications will likely increase. It is not (A)
because having inexpensive learning options would be a plus, not a
potential threat. It is not (B) because the focus is on online education,
not in-person. It is not (C) because it can reasonably be inferred that if
more people have access to free educational opportunities to learn
relevant job skills, this would likely help businesses because they
would have more access to qualified workers.
In May, 1992, the Ministry of Forestry in Vietnam and the World Wildlife Federation jointly conducted a survey and came across an astounding discovery: the first new large mammal species identified in half a century. Called a saola,
both the males and females have horns. Almost nothing is known of their behavior, though they are classified as critically endangered.
The writer wants to change the underlined portion to emphasize the rarity of the saola. Which choke most effectively achieves that goal?
The first indication of a new species was when scientists discovered a skull in a hunter’s homeThere are currently none in captivity and they live in mountains in Vietnam and Laos.Since the initial sighting, they have only been positively identified on four occasions.They have the fanciful common name of “Asian unicorns,” though they have two horns
Key Explanation: Choice C is the best answer. The author wants to emphasize “rarity”‘ or the fact that there are very few of the saola. The idea
that they have been seen only four times in thirty years indicates that they are hard to find. In other words, there are probably not many because
presumably scientists have been wanting to look for and study them.
Distractor Explanation:Choice A is incorrect bee.a.use it does not emphasize the “rarity” or “‘unusual nature” of the animal. It is possible that
many hunters have such skulls in their homes and the scientists only recently realized some were unusual. Choice B is incorrect because it could
just mean saola are hard to raise in captivity. There could be a huge number living in the mountains in that region. Choice D is incorrect because it does not say anything about how common the saola are; it only describes their name
The following text is adapted from Herman
–
Melville’s 1851 novel, Moby Dick; or Tl,e Whale.
Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse) and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating the circulation. Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp. drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet- then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. If they but knew
it. almost all men in their degree. some time or other. cherish very nearly the same feelings towards the ocean with me.
Which choice best summarizes the text?
A ship captain describes the reasons for embarking on his career.A sailor reminisces about the impetus for setting out on a voyage.A merchant sailor develops an argument about his poor salaryAn impoverished man explains how he degenerated to his current condition
Key Explanation: Choic,e B is the best answer because “impetus” refers to a reason or motivation. The passage begins by explaining that the narrator will “‘take to the ship” whenever he is feeling morbid and needs a change.
Distractor Explanation: Choice A is incorrect because there is no indication that the narrator is a captain. He also does not appear to be a sailor as a ste.ady career) but instead when he feels tired of being on land. Choice C is incorrect because the narrator says he had no money) and therefore felt like going sailing; there is no discussion of a sailor’s salary. He could have had a large salary aboard ship but spent it all. Choic,e D is incorrect because, while the narrator indicates that he was “‘impoverished” ·with “little or no money in my purse;’ he does not say how he got to that condition
The energy industry has long met demand by varying the rate at which it produces fuel. Controlling the output of an oil- fired power plant is much like changing the speed of a car- press the accelerator and more gas flows to the engine. ______ the wind cannot be turned up or down. Smart software is one solution to make wind
farms more efficient and responsive.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Nevertheless,Despite this,Furthermore,However,
Key Explanation: Choic,e D is the best answer. “The ·wind c.annot be turned up or down” is a contrast ·with the previous discussion, which
explains that oil- powered plants can control output like adjusting the flow of gas to a car. Choice D is used to indicate that the following information is different from what has preceded. so it effectively warns the reader of the contrast to come.
Distractor Explanation: Choices A and B are incorrect because they show that even though one thing happens, another also happens. They do not establish that the discussion is highlighting a difference between two things which might happen even if the other did not. Choice C is incorrect because it is used to add more information along the same idea to the preceding argument, not change to a contrasting thought
Evolutionary biologist Jonathan Calede may have
discovered the oldest amphibious beaver species in
the world. Calede first compared measurements of
the beaver’s ankle to those of almost 350 other rodent
species to learn more about how it moved. __________
Calede dated the species to approximately 30 million
years ago based on its location between rock and ash
layers.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to
the conventions of Standard English?
For example,In conclusion,NextIn fact,
C
This is a transition question, so follow the basic approach. Highlight
ideas that relate to each other. The previous sentence says Calede first
compared measurements of the beaver’s ankle, and the next sentence
says Calede dated the species to approximately 30 million years ago.
These ideas are different steps Calede took, so a same-direction
transition is needed. Make an annotation that says “agree.” Eliminate
any answer that doesn’t match.
(A) is wrong because for example introduces an example not stated
in the text.
(B) is wrong because in conclusion introduces a conclusion not
present in the text.
(C) is correct because next introduces another step in a sequence.
(D) is wrong because in fact is used to give more detail, which is
not present
The Hagia Sophia, built between 532 and 537 in Istanbul under the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian I, has been alternately used for different religious purposes since that time. The cultural and historical value of the building and its
contents are_, as a wealth of splendid and unique details has been added over the centuries since its construction
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
congenialincalculablecumbersomevoluminous
Key Explanation: Choice B is the best answer because the blank portion needs to be a word that describes the “cultural and historical value of the
building and its contents,• which are described as being full of “splendid and unique details” from over the past 1,500 years. Choice C refers to something that is too great to mathematically determine or count. It fits the context that the building’s value is so great it cannot be replaced by
any money.
Distractor Explanations: None of the other choices adequately describe the precious nature of the “value of the building and its contents.” Choice
A refers to a place or thing that is pleasant and agreeable) not an intangible thing such as “value:
Choic.es C and D refer to something that is physically large or bulky, not something intangible
American artist Simone Leigh creates art in various
mediums, including sculptures, video, and __________
the themes and images in her artwork, Leigh has
emphasized that Black women are her primary
audience and that they would be familiar with the
allusions in her work.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical
transition?
performance. Discussingperformance discussingperformance and discussingperformance, discussing
A
In this Rules question, punctuation is changing in the answer choices,
so look for independent clauses. The first part of the sentence says
American artist Simone Leigh creates art in various mediums,
including sculptures, video, and performance, which is an
independent clause. The second part says discussing the themes and
images in her artwork, Leigh has emphasized that Black women are
her primary audience…, which is also an independent clause.
Eliminate any answer that can’t correctly connect two independent
clauses.
(A) is correct because a period is appropriately used after an
independent clause.
(B) is wrong because it creates a run-on sentence.
(C) and (D) are wrong because neither a comma by itself nor a
coordinating conjunction by itself can connect two independent
clauses.
Japanese origamist Akira Yoshizawa is considered the
grandmaster of origami, creating more than 50,000
models as well as wet-folding, the most well-known of
his invented techniques. __________ dampening the paper
before folding, leading to origami models with rounder
and more sculpted looks
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to
the conventions of Standard English?
It involvesThey involveOne involvesThese involve
A
In this Rules question, pronouns are changing in the answer choices,
so it’s testing consistency with pronouns. Find and highlight the word
the pronoun refers back to, wet-folding, which is singular, so a
singular pronoun is needed. Write an annotation saying “singular.”
Eliminate any answer that isn’t consistent with wet-folding.
(A) is correct because it is singular and is consistent with wetfolding.
(B) and (D) are wrong because they are plural.
(C) is wrong because one doesn’t refer back to a specific thing.
The following text is from is Walt Whitman’s 1881 poem “No Labor-Saving
Machine.”
No labor-saving machine,
Nor discovery have I made;
Nor will I be able to leave behind me any wealthy bequest to found a
hospital or library,
Nor reminiscence of any deed of courage, for America,
Nor literary success, nor intellect—nor book for the book-shelf;
Only a few carols, vibrating through the air, I leave,
For comrades and lovers.
What is the main idea of the text?
Practical achievement is inherently better than transcendental creation.The narrator prioritizes human connection over more visible success.American success is synonymous with literary accomplishmentsTechnology is inherently necessary to musical advancement.
(B) In considering his legacy, the narrator notes that he will not leave a
“wealthy bequest” or a “labor-saving machine,” but will instead leave
“carols” for “comrades and lovers.” So, the narrator has apparently
prioritized making human connections instead of achievements like
wealth and inventions that are more tangible. It is not (A) because the
narrator is not suggesting that one of these options is better than
another; instead, he is noting what he himself has done. It is not (C)
because this would not represent a main idea of the text. It is not (D)
because the narrator has evidently created “carols” “vibrating through
the air” and makes no reference to technology being needed to create
these.
In 1986, after a 56-day expedition, Ann Bancroft
became the first woman to reach the North Pole. Her
experience as a physical education teacher and her
leadership of the first all-female team to cross the ice
to the South __________ her to create a foundation that
supports girls in pursuing their dreams.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to
the conventions of Standard English?
Pole to inspirePole that inspiredPole, inspiringPole inspired
D
In this Rules question, verb forms are changing in the answer choices,
so it’s testing sentence structure. If the main verb is in the wrong
form, the sentence won’t be complete. The subject of the sentence is
Her experience, but there is no main verb, so one is needed. Eliminate
any answer that does not produce a complete sentence.
(A) is wrong because a “to” verb can’t be the main verb in a
sentence.
(B) is wrong because it lacks a main verb and thus creates an
incomplete sentence.
(C) is wrong because an -ing verb can’t be the main verb in a
sentence.
(D) is correct because inspired is in the right form to be the main
verb and make a complete sentence.
Immobility has many harmful effects on the human body, ranging from bone
degradation to cardiac atrophy. This is often seen in astronauts who return
from space. Even with workout equipment and hours of exercise completed,
astronauts still suffer from cardiac atrophy as a response to immobility.
During hibernation, bears do not experience cardiac atrophy—unraveling
how bears can combat the harmful effects of long periods of immobilization
could provide numerous benefits in human medicine. Therefore, research
about bear hibernation will lead to significant applications for human
astronauts in the quest to minimize the negative effects of long immobility.
Which of the following, if true, would most directly undermine the author’s hypothesis?
Bears are found to have more success than humans in reducing their muscle atrophy over extended periods of time.Humans are unable to enter a state of hibernation like bears canAstronauts who performed no exercise while travelling in a spacecraft experienced greater muscle atrophy than astronauts who did exerciseBears that are placed in orbit in a spacecraft had a similar level of muscle atrophy as did humans in the same spacecraft.
(D) A major issue that astronauts have, as described in the text, is that
they “suffer from cardiac atrophy as a response to immobility.” The
author explains that bears do not suffer from cardiac atrophy even after
months of hibernation. The author therefore thinks that bears may be the
key to solving cardiac atrophy in astronauts. If, however, bears have
the same response to time in space that humans have, then this line of
scientific inquiry would not be helpful. This makes (D) the best
answer. Choice (A) is incorrect as this would be a good reason to
further study bears and how they might help astronauts. Choice (B) is
incorrect as the author is not a proponent of human hibernation. Choice
(C) is incorrect as this does not relate to the study of bears to help
astronauts
A study led by Sarah Mann aimed to provide a fuller picture of the vegan diet in which no animal products are eaten, encompassing the health of the vegan diet as well as related ethical beliefs by studying scientific and popular literature in
tandem. Furthermore, the study aimed to provide an insider’s perspective of the vegan diet as a means of combating stereotypes and making the diet more relatable/understandable to those who are not vegan. The research was conducted in two parts – literature review and interview study. The interviews included questions targeting personal history, related health beliefs, factors influencing the decision to become vegan) and diet
Based on the text, why did Mann include personal
interviews in her study?
She assumed she would find a conflict between interviews and scientific studiesShe expected to resolve an outstanding debate about the health benefits of veganism.She decided that most of the current literature was biased against the subject of vegan ismShe hoped to better understand the viewpoint of people who opted to become vegan.
Key Explanation: Choice D is the best answer because the passage says that Mann used personal interviews “to provide an insider’s perspective.”
She was trying to get a clearer understanding of veganism from vegans themselves. Distractor Explanation; Choke A is incorrect because there is no evidence that Mann expected to find a “conflict”‘ or “opposing views” between the interviews and scientific research. She was trying to blend the two to get a more rounded view of the topic as a whole. Choice 8 is incorrect because the health benefits were analyzed through scientific studies found in the literature review; Mann was not trying to “resolve a debate” so much as “combat stereotypes” by sharing different views. Choke C is incorrect bec:ause there is no evidence that “most”‘ or “the largest percentage” of literature is “biased against” or “opposing’
veganism.
Chinese artist Xu Bing is known for his art installations
that showcase his printmaking skills and his creative
use of languages and texts. His 1991 installation A Book
from the Sky, for example, consists of volumes and
scrolls printed with characters he invented, while his
2004 installation The Glassy Surface of a __________ uses
the text of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden to create the
illusion of a lake.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to
the conventions of Standard English?
Lake:LakeLake,Lake–
B
In this Rules question, punctuation is changing in the answer choices.
Look for independent clauses. The first part of the sentence says His
2004 installation The Glassy Surface of a Lake. The verb (uses)
comes right after this. A single punctuation mark can’t separate a
subject and a verb, so eliminate answers with punctuation.
(A), (C), and (D) are wrong because a single punctuation mark
can’t come between a subject and a verb.
(B) is correct because no punctuation should be used here
Uruguayan-Spanish author Carmen Posadas has written the children’s books Juego de Niños (Child’s Play) and La Cinta Roja (The Red Ribbon). Currently, __________ available in over fifty countries and thirty languages.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to
the conventions of Standard English?
some arethis isthey areit is
In this Rules question, pronouns are changing in the answer choices,
so it’s testing consistency with pronouns. Find and highlight the word
the pronoun refers back to, books, which is plural, so a plural pronoun
is needed. Write an annotation saying “plural.” Eliminate any answer
that isn’t consistent with books.
(A) is wrong because some doesn’t refer back to a specific thing.
(B) and (D) are wrong because they are singular.
(C) is correct because they is plural and is consistent with books.
The electoral college system in the United States is used to select electors
who then select the winner of the U.S. Presidency. A shortcoming of this
system is that it is quite difficult for third parties to have their voices heard
since it is a “winner-take-all” system. A political scientist claims that a
major plus of the electoral college, on the other hand, is that even if a
candidate only secures a plurality of the popular vote, they will end up with a
majority of the electoral vote, contributing to the country unifying around a
single leader.
Which choice best describes data from the table that support the political scientist’s claim?
In the 1912 presidential election, five major candidates participated, together earning nearly 100% of the total votes cast.The Socialist and Prohibition parties had a strong showing in the 1912 presidential election, together earning over 6% of the popular votes cast.In the 1912 presidential election, Woodrow Wilson secured only 41.83% of the popular vote but won 81.9% of the electoral vote.Teddy Roosevelt came up short in his quest for the 1912 presidency, earning only 16.6% of the electoral votes.
(C) The political scientist wants to show that even if a presidential
candidate wins more popular votes than any other candidate, but still
has less than an outright majority, the candidate can still win a majority
of the electoral votes. Choice (C) demonstrates this because it shows
how Wilson won a plurality of the popular vote but a large majority of
the electoral vote. Choice (A) does not tell us anything about the
election winner. Choice (B) focuses on parties that only won a small
percentage of the votes. Choice (D) talks about the second-place
candidate instead of the winner.
Motivation is something that drives someone to do something. Intrinsic
motivators arise from the individual. Extrinsic motivators are outside forces
acting upon an individual. Examples of intrinsic motivators are personal
enjoyment, self-fulfillment, and having fun. These examples could be
observed in real life as dancing because you like it, reading a book about a
topic of personal interest, or journaling because it helps organize thoughts.
Examples of extrinsic motivators are money, avoiding consequences, and
getting something valued in return for doing something. These examples
could be observed in real life as promising a child a toy for taking medicine,
going to work to earn money, or ____________
Which choice most logically completes the text?
contemplating the meaning of a painting for personal enjoymentwatching movies on a streaming service.following the law to avoid being arrested.going on a vacation to a place on your bucket list.
(C) The final sentence of the text is elaborating on specific examples of
extrinsic motivators. Based on the previous sentence, “avoiding
consequences” could be an extrinsic motivator, making “following the
law to avoid being arrested” an excellent option. The other options are
all examples of intrinsic motivators as described earlier in the text
A third of all Fortune 500 CEOs possess liberal arts degrees. LEAP, or
Liberal Education & America’s Promise, is an initiative launched by the
Association of American Colleges & Universities to emphasize the
importance of a 21st-century liberal arts education for individuals and a
nation “dependent on economic creativity and democratic vitality.”
According to LEAP’s recent national survey, 93% of employers say that “a
demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve
complex problems is more important than undergraduate major.” You’ve
guessed it—these three skill sets are the unifying objective of liberal arts
programs nationwide.
Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?
The writer explains the outline of a liberal arts curriculum.The writer begins with a historical survey and ends with a financial analysis.The writer considers expert opinions, then refutes these opinions with statistical evidenceThe writer introduces an initiative, then justifies its economic relevance
(D) The text starts by introducing the initiative of the LEAP program,
then proceeds to give national survey results that show the relevance of
the LEAP program’s goals to meeting the needs of employers, i.e.,
demonstrating the economic relevance of the program. It is not (A)
because an outline of a liberal arts curriculum would require more
details about coursework and timeframes. It is not (B) because a
historical survey would look at multiple historical events over a period
of time. It is not C because the writer is using statistics to support, not
refute, the claim
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