SET 5
Questions 54–57 are based on the following passage. First, read the passage, and then choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each underlined part.
Madam Helena P. (54) Blavatsky born in Russia on May 8, 1831, claimed to have psychic powers and to be capable of performing feats of clairvoyance and telepathy. During her sixty years, she traveled to many (55) countries—including the United States, England, India, and Egypt, in order to study the occult. Although many considered her a (56) fake throughout her lifetime she was surrounded by faithful believers, including such influential persons as British statesman Allen O. Hume and Swedish countess Constance Wachtmeister. To this day, followers commemorate the date of her (57) death calling May 8, “White Lotus Day.”
54.
a. Blavatsky: born
b. Blavatsky—born
c. Blavatsky, born
d. Blavatsky. Born
e. correct as it is
55.
a. countries, including
b. countries: including
c. countries. Including
d. countries including
56.
a. fake, throughout
b. fake. Throughout
c. fake: throughout
d. fake; throughout
57.
a. death. Calling
b. death, calling
c. death: calling
d. death; calling
Questions 58–61 are based on the following passage. First, read the passage, and then choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each underlined part.
June 2, 2006
Melanie Jeffords
312 Maple Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60632
Mark (58) Franklin, general manager
Wholesome Food Market
1245 Main Street
Chicago, Illinois 60627
(59) dear Mr. Franklin;
I am writing to complain about the behavior of one of your sales clerks. On (60) Monday May 22nd I visited your store to return a package of ground turkey that I had purchased the day before. When I explained to your sales clerk that the expiration date on the package was May 1st, she was (61) extremely rude and she refused to refund my money. This is not the kind of treatment I expect from your fine establishment. I hope you will make restitution and have a discussion with your staff about customer service.
My receipt is enclosed.
Sincerely yours,
Melaine Jeffords
58.
a. Franklin, general Manager
b. franklin, General Manager
c. Franklin, General Manager
d. Franklin, General manager
59.
a. Dear Mr. Franklin.
b. Dear, Mr. franklin,
c. dear Mr. Franklin:
d. Dear Mr. Franklin:
60.
a. Monday, May 22nd I
b. Monday May 22nd; I
c. Monday. May 22nd I
d. Monday, May 22nd, I
61.
a. extremely rude, and she
b. extremely rude: and she
c. extremely rude? And she
d. extremely rude and, she
SET 6
Fill in the blank with the word that creates the most logical sentence. (Hint: Use a dictionary to determine which words best complete the sentence’s meaning.)
62.
________ Sarah drives to the cabin several times a year, she is often nervous about finding her way.
a. Besides
b. Unless
c. Nevertheless
d. Although
63.
Lila wasn’t feeling well. _____________, she decided to stay home from work.
a. Therefore
b. Meanwhile
c. However
d. Anyway
64.
___________ he waited for the doctor to call him in, Sam sat in the waiting room and read the newspaper.
a. So that
b. While
c. Even if
d. Besides when
65.
Ruby loves blueberry pie _________ it is made with freshly picked blueberries.
a. whether
b. because
c. when
d. as if
66.
Mitchell loves listening to jazz and rhythm and blues. Greg, ____________, will only listen to country.
a. however
b. then
c. too
d. therefore
67.
__________ our low annual fee, you will receive a 20% discount if you sign up this week.
a. Because
c. In spite of
d. In addition to
68.
The ticket said the show would start at 8:00, but the curtains didn’t go up _________ 8:30.
a. less than
b. until
c. about
d. since
69.
My neighbor is deathly afraid of dogs; ___________, I never let my Golden Retriever, Sandy, outside without a leash.
a. moreover
b. yet
c. mainly
d. consequently
70.
The wedding quilt was designed as a sentimental way to make use of fabric taken ______________ blankets and bedding that belonged to older couples in her family.
a. from
b. with
c. in
d. at
71.
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, ________ appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
a. she
b. and
c. but
d. was
72.
I ________ the speech you gave last Thursday night, but I was in bed with the flu.
a. will have heard
b. would hear
c. might hear
d. would have heard
73.
________ the Beatles’ most popular songs— most of which were written by Lennon and McCartney—are “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Hey, Jude.”
a. With
b. Considering
c. Among
d. To
SET 7
Choose the sentence that best combines the first two sentences.
74.
The airport is called the Glynco Jetport. The airline reservations and travel systems refer to its location as Brunswick, Georgia.
a. Where the airport is called the Glynco Jetport, the airline reservations and travel systems refer to the location as Brunswick, Georgia.
b. But the airport is called the Glynco Jetport, the airline reservations and travel systems refer to the location as Brunswick, Georgia.
c. Even though the airline reservations and travel systems refer to the location as Brunswick, Georgia, the airport is called the Glynco Jetport.
d. When the airport is called the Glynco Jetport, the airline reservations refer to the location as Brunswick, Georgia, and the travel systems.
75.
Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education. This idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.
a. Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education, where this idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.
b. Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education, an idea that is rarely mentioned in textbooks.
c. Believing that boys and girls should be given an equal education, Plato’s idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.
d. Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education, whereupon this idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.
76.
Recently there have been government cutbacks in funds. Experts foresee steady hiring in the government’s future.
a. Despite recent government cutbacks in funds, experts foresee steady hiring in the government’s future.
b. Whereupon recent government cutbacks in funds, experts foresee steady hiring in the government’s future.
c. So that there have been recent government cutbacks in funds, experts foresee steady hiring in the government’s future.
d. Nonetheless, there have been recent government cutbacks in funds, experts foresee steady hiring in the government’s future.
77.
The federal government has diversity of jobs and geographic locations. The federal government offers flexibility in job opportunities that is unmatched in the private sector.
a. In spite of its diversity of jobs and geographic locations, the federal
government offers flexibility in job opportunities that is unmatched in the private sector.
b. No matter its diversity of jobs and geographic locations, the federal government offers flexibility in job opportunities that is unmatched in the private sector.
c. Because of its diversity of jobs and geographic locations, the federal government offers flexibility in job opportunities that is unmatched in the private sector.
d. The federal government has diversity of jobs and geographic locations, so it offers flexibility in job opportunities that is unmatched in the private sector.
78.
The Greeks thought that the halcyon, or kingfisher, nested on the sea. All birds nest on land.
a. Whereupon all birds nest on land, the Greeks thought that the halcyon, or kingfisher, nested on the sea.
b. The Greeks thought that the halcyon, or kingfisher, nested on the sea, whereas all birds nest on land.
c. Whenever all birds nest on land, the Greeks thought that the halcyon, or kingfisher, nested on the sea.
d. The Greeks thought that the halcyon, or kingfisher, nested on the sea, as all birds nest on land.
79.
The old brain is called the reptilian brain. It does not know passion, but only stolid obedience to its own genetic dictates.
a. After the old brain is called the reptilian brain, it does not know passion, but only stolid obedience to its own genetic dictates.
b. The old brain, called the reptilian brain, does not know passion, but only stolid obedience to its own genetic dictates.
c. The old brain is called the reptilian brain, whereupon it does not know passion, but only stolid obedience to its own genetic dictates.
d. Unless the old brain, called the reptilian brain, does not know passion, only stolid obedience to its own genetic dictates.
80.
There have been great strides in the practical application of quantum physics in the last decade. We are no closer to actually understanding it than were the physicists of the 1920s.
a. Unless there have been great strides in the practical application of quantum physics in the last few decades, we are no closer to actually understanding it than were the physicists of the 1920s.
b. In the last few decades, we are no closer to actually understanding it than were the physicists of the 1920s, until there have been great strides in the practical application of quantum physics.
c. Although there have been great strides in the practical application of quantum physics in the last few decades, we are no closer to actually understanding it than were the physicists of the 1920s.
d. In the last few decades, if there have been great strides in the practical application of quantum physics we are no closer to actually understanding it than were the physicists of the 1920s.
81.
The wisdom of the hedgehog is applauded in medieval bestiaries. The hedgehog builds a nest with two exits and, when in danger, rolls itself into a prickly ball.
a. The wisdom of the hedgehog is applauded in medieval bestiaries, while the hedgehog builds a nest with two exits and, when in danger, rolls itself into a prickly ball.
b. The hedgehog builds a nest with two exits and, when in danger, rolls itself into a prickly ball, so its wisdom is applauded in medieval bestiaries.
c. The hedgehog builds a nest with two exits and, when in danger, rolls itself into a prickly ball, but its wisdom is applauded in medieval bestiaries.
d. Its wisdom applauded in medieval bestiaries, the hedgehog builds a nest with two exits and, when in danger, rolls itself into a prickly ball
82.
Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories. Some people believe fairy tales carry important psychological truths for adults.
a. When some believe they carry important psychological truths for adults, some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories.
b. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories, whereupon some believe they carry important psychological truths for adults.
c. Because some believe fairy tales carry important psychological truths for adults, some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories.
d. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories, yet some believe they carry important psychological truths for adults.
83.
Most species of the bacterium Streptococcus are harmless. Some species of Streptococcus are dangerous pathogens.
a. Whereas most species of the bacterium Streptococcus are harmless, some are dangerous pathogens.
b. Since most species of the bacterium Streptococcus are harmless, some are dangerous pathogens.
c. As most species of the bacterium Streptococcus are harmless, some are dangerous pathogens.
d. Because most species of the bacterium Streptococcus are harmless, some are dangerous pathogens.
84.
The man nodded politely. His expression was bewildered.
a. Nodding politely, the man’s expression was bewildered.
b. The man nodded politely his expression was bewildered.
c. The man nodded politely, his expression bewildered.
d. The man nodded politely, since his expression was bewildered.
SET 8
85.
Watching a TV show is a passive behavior. Playing a computer game is an interactive one.
a. Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, or playing a computer game is an interactive one.
b. Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, for playing a computer game is an interactive one.
c. Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, but playing a computer game is an interactive one.
d. Being that playing a computer game is an interactive one, watching a TV show is a passive behavior.
86.
Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law. He was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
a. That he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated, Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law.
b. Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law, so he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
c. Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law, which he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
d. Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law, for he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
87.
Sailors are said to catch albatrosses with baited hooks let down into the ship’s wake. To kill the albatross was thought to be bad luck, so they were released immediately.
a. Sailors are said to catch albatrosses with baited hooks and let them down into the ship’s wake, then release them again, for to kill the albatross was thought to be bad luck.
b. With baited hooks let down into the ship’s wake, sailors are said to catch albatrosses then release them again, so to kill the albatross was thought to be bad luck.
c. Sailors are said to catch albatrosses with baited hooks let down into the ship’s wake, then release them again, or to kill the albatross was thought to be bad luck.
d. To kill the albatross was thought to be bad luck, so sailors are said to catch albatrosses with baited hooks let down into the ship’s wake, only to release them immediately.
88.
The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to identify at first. Nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know they have it.
a. The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to identify at first, so nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know they have it.
b. The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to identify at first, yet nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know they have it.
c. Nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know they have it, and the symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to identify at first.
d. The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually for nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know they have it and are hard to identify at first.
89.
The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected. Voltaire spent almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
a. The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected, so he spent almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
b. The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected with almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
c. The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected, or he spent almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
d. The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected, yet he spent almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
90.
I must buy some new shoes to wear to the prom. My date, Donnie, will be upset if I wear my flip-flops.
a. Unless my dat...
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