Question 1

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.
A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 10

Accepted Answer

The first sentence introduces the main topic of the paragraph, which is about Lisa Andersen's rise to the top of her sport, surfing.

Question 2

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. Which of the following sentences contains a transitional expression that indicates time? A) Sentence 2 B) Sentence 3 C) Sentence 5 D) Sentence 9

Accepted Answer

Sentence 2 uses "In 1876," which clearly indicates a specific time, serving as a transitional expression to provide a historical context for the introduction of kudzu to the United States.

Question 3

Here is a plan for a paragraph. The details are not in the correct order. Select the answer that numbers the details in the proper sequence. A childhood love of performing music launched rocker and songwriter Lenny Kravitz on the path to stardom.
_____ When his family moved to Los Angeles in 1974, ten-year-old Lenny won a place in the California Boys Choir and taught himself to play many instruments.
_____ As a teen, he studied music at the Berkeley Hills School and created the dramatic look for which he is now famous.
_____ Before he was ten, he had convinced his parents to take him to concerts by James Brown, Duke Ellington, and the Jackson 5.
_____ Lenny and his father produced his first album, Let Love Rule , which won him a Virgin Records contract and huge numbers of fans.
_____ As a toddler in Brooklyn, New York, Lenny made his own drum set out of pots and pans.
A) 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
B) 2, 1, 5, 4, 3
C) 3, 4, 2, 5, 1

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Each item below is a plan for a paragraph. The details are not in the correct order. Select the answer that numbers the details in the proper sequence. Earth is a sphere composed of four distinct layers.
_____ At the Earth's center is the inner core , which is made of hot, solid metals.
_____ Just beneath the crust is the mantle , an 1,800-mile-thick, semi-solid layer that flows, boils, and sometimes spills out from volcanoes.
_____ The part that we see and live on is the Earth's crust , the outer, rocky layer that averages 22 miles deep.
_____ Below the mantle is the 1,400-mile-thick outer core , which is made up of liquid metals that are as hot as our Sun.
A) 1, 2, 4, 3
B) 4, 2, 1, 3
C) 1, 3, 4, 2

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence starts with the Earth's crust (the part we see and live on), followed by the mantle (the semi-solid layer beneath the crust), then the outer core (the liquid metal layer), and finally the inner core (the hot, solid metal center).

Question 5

Each item below is a plan for a paragraph. The details are not in the correct order. Select the answer that numbers the details in the proper sequence. Sometimes low budget films become surprise hits.
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_____ Armed with a handheld video camera and using his own home as the set, Orin Peli made Paranormal Activity , which earned  $193 million dollars and became a franchise.
_____ The iconic 1990s film Slacker not only grossed fifty times its production budget, but was also selected for the National Film Registry in the U.S. Library of Congress.
_____ A cheaply made but adorably quirky film about an awkward teen, Napoleon Dynamite, made millions in merchandising alone in 2004.
_____ The budget for the 1972 black comedy Pink Flamingos was so small that the penniless art department had to resort to stealing props, yet the movie went on to make a few million dollars.
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A) 4, 2, 3, 1
B) 3, 4, 1, 2
C) 1, 2, 3, 4

Accepted Answer

The sequence starts with an example from the earliest film mentioned (1972's Pink Flamingos), then moves through time with examples from the 1990s (Slacker), 2004 (Napoleon Dynamite), and finally a more recent example (Paranormal Activity), illustrating the trend of low-budget films becoming hits over the years.

Question 6

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above. A) Sentence 1 B) Sentence 2 C) Sentence 9

Accepted Answer

The topic sentence of the paragraph is Sentence 1, as it introduces the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will discuss: the introduction, spread, and impact of kudzu in the United States.

Question 7

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Aquariums are adding new interactive exhibits to help visitors enter underwater worlds.
A) Visitors to the National Aquarium in Baltimore can see a life-sized model of a humpback whale.
B) At California's Monterey Bay Aquarium, kids can put on modified scuba gear and jump into the Great Tide Pool for a closer look at creatures like sea cucumbers and sea stars.
C) At Tampa's Florida Aquarium, children ages six and up can swim with angelfish, grouper, and moray eels.
D) The Florida Aquarium allows certified divers over age fifteen to get into a tank with zebra, nurse, and black-trip reef sharks.

Accepted Answer

Choices B, C, and D all describe interactive experiences that allow visitors to physically engage with aquatic environments or creatures, fitting the generalization about interactive exhibits. Choice A, however, only mentions viewing a model, which does not involve interactive or immersive engagement.

Question 8

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Many of my friends have made lifestyle changes to practice "green living" and turn themselves into everyday environmentalists.
A) My friend Dan traded in his gas-guzzling SUV for a hybrid car that uses just a fraction of the gasoline he used to buy.
B) My friend Aylana now recycles all plastic, paper, glass, and aluminum waste that she used to toss in the trash and send to the landfill.
C) My pal Antwon quit using plastic grocery bags that wind up as pollution on land and in water and now buys more locally-grown meats and produce.
D) My buddy Jorge joined a gym, exercises at least three times a week, and lost 20 pounds.

Accepted Answer

Jorge's actions of joining a gym, exercising, and losing weight do not directly relate to "green living" or environmentalism, unlike the other examples which involve reducing waste, pollution, and energy consumption.

Question 9

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing.
What writing pattern does this author use to organize his or her ideas?
A) space order
B) time order
C) order of importance

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is organized chronologically, detailing Lisa Andersen's journey from her first surf in 1983 to her multiple world championships in the 1990s, thus following a time order.

Question 10

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. What writing pattern does this paragraph employ? A) Illustration B) Description C) Narration

Accepted Answer

The paragraph employs narration by telling the story of how kudzu was introduced to the United States, its impact over time, and its current status as an invasive species.

Question 11

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing.
What writing pattern does this paragraph employ?
A) Illustration
B) Description
C) Narration

Accepted Answer

The paragraph tells the story of Lisa Andersen's journey from discovering her talent in surfing to becoming a world champion, which is a narrative pattern.

Question 12

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Certain clothing is always inappropriate for the workplace.
A) Clothes that are wrinkled, dirty, stained, or torn should never be worn to  work.
B) The workplace is no place for any garments that are too tight or too revealing-such as plunging necklines, mini-skirts, short shorts, see-through tops, or shirts that expose the midriff.
C) When preparing to go to work, use make-up and cologne sparingly.
D) Clothing that is too casual, such as athletic wear and flip flops, is usually not suitable for work.

Accepted Answer

Explanation: Choice C, which advises using make-up and cologne sparingly, does not directly relate to the inappropriateness of certain types of clothing in the workplace. Instead, it addresses personal grooming and scent, which is a different aspect of workplace appropriateness. Choices A, B, and D all directly relate to specific types of clothing that are considered inappropriate for the workplace.

Question 13

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. In other nations, warnings on tobacco products are more blunt--even disgusting--than the warnings required in the United States.
A) Australia has adopted new warnings that show pictures of cancerous lungs and bloody brains, along with the warning "Smoking doubles your risk of stroke."
B) The European Union sponsors an antismoking campaign that targets twelve- to eighteen-year-olds.
C) Packages of cigarettes in England feature messages such as "Smoking kills," which are printed in letters so large that they cover a third of the box.
D) In Canada, photos of decayed teeth are on packages of tobacco products.

Accepted Answer

The European Union's antismoking campaign targeting twelve- to eighteen-year-olds does not directly illustrate the use of blunt or disgusting warnings on tobacco products, unlike the other examples which specifically mention graphic warnings on the packaging.

Question 14

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. What writing pattern does this author use to organize his or her ideas? A) space order B) time order C) order of importance

Accepted Answer

The paragraph follows a chronological sequence, starting from the introduction of kudzu to the United States in 1876, its subsequent spread and recognition as a weed in 1970 and 1997, to its current status. This progression over time indicates a time order organization.

Question 15

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Thanks to vaccines, we have eliminated some terrible, life-threatening diseases.
A) The polio vaccine has virtually eradicated that disease in the West.
B) Before the 1960s, smallpox killed about 2 million people a year, but the smallpox vaccine got rid of the disease.
C) Researchers still hope to perfect a vaccine against the deadly virus that causes HIV and AIDS.
D) For the children in the United States, a vaccine has largely eliminated whooping cough (pertussis).

Accepted Answer

C does not illustrate the generalization because it talks about the hope to perfect a vaccine against HIV/AIDS, indicating that this vaccine has not yet been developed or used to eliminate the disease, unlike the other examples where vaccines have successfully eradicated or controlled diseases.

Question 16

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing.
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates time?
A) Sentence 3
B) Sentence 5
C) Sentence 6
D) Sentence 7

Accepted Answer

Sentences 5, 6, and 7 all contain expressions that indicate time ("In 1987," "by 1992," and "Almost immediately," respectively), while sentence 3 does not contain any time-related transitional expression.

Question 17

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Sajan is addicted to his smart phone.
A) He sleeps with his phone beside him on his pillow.
B) Sajan's phone has a cool Cleveland Cavaliers case.
C) He takes his cell phone into the bathroom with him so he won't miss a call.
D) He dropped a course because the professor did not allow phones.

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is B because it mentions Sajan's phone having a cool Cleveland Cavaliers case, which does not directly illustrate an addiction to his smartphone. The other options (A, C, D) all demonstrate behaviors that could be seen as signs of addiction, such as not being able to be without the phone even in situations where it is typically considered inappropriate or making significant life choices based on phone use.

Question 18

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Although many people still pursue traditional ways of relaxing like video games or playing a musical instrument, others seek out more unusual hobbies.
A) Some people spend hours fashioning sculptures out of duct tape.
B) Ghost-hunting in graveyards is worth losing sleep for some amateur investigators.
C) Many people eagerly attend sporting events, such as football games, in their spare time.
D) Studying or collecting flags appeals to a few history buffs.

Accepted Answer

Attending sporting events like football games is a common and traditional form of relaxation, not an unusual hobby, which does not fit the generalization about seeking out more unusual hobbies.

Question 19

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. A number of players from Japanese baseball leagues have achieved success in the United States's major leagues.
A) Masahiro Tanaka became a New York Yankees' starting pitcher in 2014 after four years playing professional ball in Nippon, Japan.
B) Gifted Caribbean outfielder Andruw Jones left the Yankees to play in Japan in 2012, finally retiring from baseball in 2016.
C) Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, with more hits than any player in history, became a free agent after leaving the Miami Marlins in 2017.
D) In 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped up Kenta Maeda, the youngest Japanese pitcher to win the Triple Crown (highest batting average, most home runs, and most runs batted in).

Accepted Answer

Andruw Jones is a Caribbean player who moved from the US to Japan, which does not illustrate the generalization about Japanese players achieving success in the US major leagues.

Quiz 5: Illustration, Narration, and Description

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Aquariums are adding new interactive exhibits to help visitors enter underwater worlds.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Many of my friends have made lifestyle changes to practice "green living" and turn themselves into everyday environmentalists.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Certain clothing is always inappropriate for the workplace.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. In other nations, warnings on tobacco products are more blunt--even disgusting--than the warnings required in the United States.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Thanks to vaccines, we have eliminated some terrible, life-threatening diseases.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Sajan is addicted to his smart phone.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Although many people still pursue traditional ways of relaxing like video games or playing a musical instrument, others seek out more unusual hobbies.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. A number of players from Japanese baseball leagues have achieved success in the United States's major leagues.