Purpose
41. Which choice best maintains the stylistic pattern of descriptions established earlier in the sentence?
a. NO CHANGE
b. something with a dizzying effect--
c. mazes that she creates--
d. so many lines--
What is A?
(The phrase "dizzying mazes of lines" contains a detailed image that most closely matches the pattern created by the adjectives and nouns in other phrases.)
4. Given that all the choices are accurate, which one provides the best transition from the preceding paragraph to this paragraph?
f. NO CHANGE
g. Atala is known for sometimes incorporating fragrances into his dishes as well.
h. In fact, Atala's culinary training took place in classic European restaurants.
j. Atala's obvious affection for his homeland is said to be infectious.
What is F?
(The idea that Atala felt he could do more for Brazilian cuisine provides a logical transition from the preceding paragraph's description of Atala's efforts to elevate the profile of Brazilian food.)
16. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
f. NO CHANGE
g. highway onto a stretch of Route 66, that is,
h. highway onto a stretch, of Route 66 that is
j. highway onto a stretch of Route 66 that is
What is J?
(It does not include any unnecessary punctuation.)
6. Which choice most effectively maintains the essay's tone?
f. NO CHANGE
g. pull through and spawn
h. continue to churn out
j. keep doling out
What is F?
(It maintains the overall style and tone of the essay.)
31. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
A NO CHANGE
B that which
C that
D Delete the underlined portion.
What is C?
(It uses the relative pronoun that in the adjective clause, which modifies the noun.)
15. Which choice best helps indicate that each historical epic covered different subject matter?
a. NO CHANGE
b. (each focused on the court of Otto I and
c. (focusing on the court of Otto I as well as
d. (one about the court of Otto I, the other about
What is D?
(It is the only option that clearly specifies that one historical epic was about the court of Otto I and the other was about Gandersheim.)
14. Which transition word or phrase is most logical in context?
f. NO CHANGE
g. On the other hand,
h. As a result,
j. In contrast,
What is H?
(Hrosvitha enjoyed greater independence because she retained her wealth without having to marry.)
12. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
f. NO CHANGE
g. Gandersheim and, historically, this abbey was
h. Gandersheim, it was an abbey
j. Gandersheim, an abbey
What is J?
(It correctly uses a comma to connect an appositive phrase to the independent clause.)
48. The writer is considering revising the underlined portion to the following: mass-produced
Should the writer make this revision?
f. Yes, because the revision creates a clearer contrast between the homogeneous styles of clothing that are popular today and the handcrafted paj ntaub.
g. Yes, because the revision emphasizes Pang Xiong's desire for her handcrafted paj ntaub to be sold on a large scale in stores.
h. No, because the original word reinforces the idea that although paj ntaub clothing can be used for everyday wear, it should be saved for special occasions.
j. No, because the original word more specifically describes the type of clothing Pang Xiong disapproves of.
What is F?
(It correctly identifies that the writer should make the revision and accurately states the rhetorical impact of doing so.)
28. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
f. NO CHANGE
g. storage makes providing
h. storage, which provides
j. storage, providing
What is F?
(It is the only option that has correct sentence structure and avoids creating a sentence fragment.)
20. Given that all the choices are accurate, which one most effectively leads into the rest of the essay?
f. NO CHANGE
g. lots of other drivers, not just me, still make this detour to hear the tune.
h. sometimes drivers will turn around and drive over the strips again.
j. this detour on our drive home never fails to buoy my spirits.
What is J?
(This clause creates a transition that moves the essay from a discussion of the purpose of the rumble strips to their effect on the narrator.)
49. Which transition word or phrase, if any, is most logical in context?
a. NO CHANGE
b. For example, she
c. Besides, she
d. She
What is D?
(No transition word or phrase is needed to clarigy the connection between the ideas in this sentence and the preceding one.)
42. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
f. NO CHANGE
g. centuries-old
h. centuries'-old
j. century's-old
What is G?
(It correctly distinguishes between plurals and possessives.)
39. Which choice is least redundant in context?
a. NO CHANGE
b. all together, staying warm when the temperature drops and gets colder at night.
c. and stay warm when temperatures plummet at night and it's cold.
d. for warmth during the cold Kalahari nights.
What is D?
(It provides the clearest, most concise wording.)
27. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
A. NO CHANGE
B. With the display of
C. While displaying
D. Displaying
What is D?
(The gerund displaying functions as the subject, creating a complete sentence.)
50. Which of the following true statements, if added here, would best build on the ideas presented in this paragraph and connect to the final sentence of the essay?
f. She loves when people, no matter what their ethnicity, wear traditional clothing every day.
g. She often teaches paj ntaub to Hmong adults her age who want to learn new techniques.
h. Recently, she worked with nine young Hmong women in a formal apprenticeship.
j. One of her own favorite pieces tells the story of her family.
What is H?
(By explaining that Pang Xiong has recently worked with nine young Hmong women in a formal apprenticeship, the sentence builds on the ideas mentioned earlier: that Pang Xiong wants to inspire an appreciation of paj ntaub in others.)
30. Which transition word is most logical in context?
f. NO CHANGE
g. Conversely,
h. Namely,
j. Granted,
What is G?
(Conversely effectively introduces the fact that artifacts in visible storage spaces differ from the way artifacts are presented in traditional museums, which is described in the preceding sentence.)
2. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
F. NO CHANGE
g. ingredients--such as manioc root
h. ingredients such as--manioc root
j. ingredients such as, manioc root,
What is G?
(The dash following ingredients provides the appropriate punctuation to signal a sharp break in thought and to set off the nonessential phrase that follows.)
35. The writer wants to add the following sentence to the essay: This potentially compromises stewardship.
For the sake of logic and cohesion, the sentence should be placed at:
a. Point A in Paragraph 1
b. Point B in Paragraph 2
c. Point C in Paragraph 2
d. Point D in Paragraph 3
What is A?
(Point A in Paragraph 1 is the most logical place to add information about the concerns of museum stewardship.)
21. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
A. NO CHANGE
B. have disappeared
C. disappear
D. fade
What is A?
(It is the only option with correct subject-verb agreement. The singular subject requires a singular verb.)
44. The best placement for the underlined portion would be:
f. where it is now.
g. after the word made.
h. after the word clothing.
j. after the word needlework.
What is H?
(It corrects the introduction of a misplaced modifier.)
45. Which choice most clearly builds on the information provided earlier in the sentence about a common theme in paj ntaub patterns and images?
a. NO CHANGE
b. only a master artist is able to create paj ntaub clothing for special occasions.
c. paj ntaub patterns are extraordinarily colorful.
d. paj ntaub celebrates the natural world.
What is D?
(The sentence refers to animals, which leads to a common theme of celebrating the natural world.)
33. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
a. NO CHANGE
b. can and should--
c. can, and should
d. can and, should
What is A?
(It provides the appropriate punctuation to set off the nonessential element.)
25. The writer wants to add the following sentence to the essay: It is marvelously quiet.
The sentence would most logically be placed at:
A. Point A in Paragraph 1.
B. Point B in Paragraph 2.
C. Point C in Paragraph 3.
D. Point D in Paragraph 4.
What is D?
(Point D in Paragraph 4 is the most logical place to describe the quiet. Here the narrator notices that the children have been lulled, and then the narrator feels calm.)
5. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
A. NO CHANGE
B. tree dies once their
C. trees die once its
D. tree dies once it's
What is A?
(It is the only option with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. The pronoun agrees with the singular antecedent.)