Vocabulary
Math Shortcuts
Critical Reading
Grammar: Error ID
Grammar: Sentence Improvement
100
Although artistic creation implies freedom of expression, an artist is necessarily ------- by the limitations of a medium. (A) enriched (B) cursed (C) constrained (D) liberated (E) excited
What is: (C) constrained
100
If x^2 = 2x −1, then x equals (A) –2 (B) –1 (C) 0 (D) 1 (E) 2
What is (D) 1
100
Henry knew the country like a fox or a bird, and passed through it freely by paths of his own. He knew every track in the snow or on the ground, and what creature had taken this path before him. One must submit to such a guide, and the reward was great. Under his armhe carried an old book to press plants; in his pocket, his diary and pencil, a microscope, jackknife, and twine. He wore a straw hat, stout shoes, and strong gray trousers to brave shrub oaks and to comb trees for hawk or squirrel’s nests. ***** The author is primarily concerned with describing Henry’s (A) resemblance to an animal (B) admirable hobbies (C) freedom from human cares and sorrows (D) unity with nature (E) preparedness and self-reliance
What is (D) unity with nature
100
The mastodon, an early "elephant-like"{A} animal with huge, "circular"{B} tusks and long shaggy fur, "were"{C} "once common to"{D} parts of northern Europe and Asia. "No error"{E}
What is "were"{C}
100
Jonah’s sense of [humor, his keen listening skills, and his being unfailingly tactful, make] him naturally suited to the role of diplomat. (A) humor, his keen listening skills, and his being unfailingly tactful, make (B) humor, together with his keen listening skills and unfailing tact, making (C) humor, keen listening skills, and unfailing tact make (D) humor, having keen listening skills, and being unfailingly tactful, has made (E) humor, keen listening skills, and unfailing tact makes
What is (C) humor, keen listening skills, and unfailing tact make
200
Far from being a ------- and uncooperative member of the jury, Molly was all too eager to ensure ------- and harmony among the twelve members. (A) steadfast . . composure (B) resistant . . consensus (C) passive . . confrontation (D) productive . . peace (E) temperamental . . justice
What is: (B) resistant . . consensus
200
The sum of two non-negative integers is 24. When one of the numbers is subtracted from the other, the difference is also 24. What is the larger of the two numbers? (A) 0 (B) 12 (C) 16 (D) 23 (E) 24
What is (E) 24
200
Henry knew the country like a fox or a bird, and passed through it freely by paths of his own. He knew every track in the snow or on the ground, and what creature had taken this path before him. One must submit to such a guide, and the reward was great. Under his armhe carried an old book to press plants; in his pocket, his diary and pencil, a microscope, jackknife, and twine. He wore a straw hat, stout shoes, and strong gray trousers to brave shrub oaks and to comb trees for hawk or squirrel’s nests. ***** Which of the following would most likely lead to the "reward" mentioned in line 5? (A) tracking and hunting hawks and squirrels with nothing but a pocket knife (B) finding a clearing in a forest and reading a book (C) immersing yourself in nature and closely observing the animals you see (D) keeping a diary during a trip to the mountains (E) pressing exotic plants in an old book
What is (C) immersing yourself in nature and closely observing the animals you see
200
Several species of small mammals and one solitary silver fox "was"{A} sighted while the camouflaged cameras "were"{B} "being used"{C}, but neither bears nor deer "were"{D} spotted. "No error"{E}
What is "was"{A}
200
[A list of books, authors, and publishers were sitting] on the table, when Kelin walked into the room. (A) A list of books, authors, and publishers were sitting (B) A list of books, authors, and publishers has been sitting (C) A list of books, as well as some authors and publishers sat (D) A list of books, authors, and publishers was sitting (E) A list which did include books, authors and publishers was sitting
What is (D) A list of books, authors, and publishers was sitting
300
The writer’s job is often an ------- one, involving many hours of revising, even after the initial writing is done. (A) immutable (B) affluent (C) arduous (D) ephemeral (E) urgent
What is: (C) arduous
300
If a machine can fill s cartons in one day, how many cartons can be filled in t hours? (A)st/24 (B) 24s/t (C) 12s/t (D)t/12s (E) st
What is (A)st/24
300
North America’s forests host many members of the weasel family: weasels, mink, wolverine, ferrets, and fishers, to name a few. Many of these animals are highly prized by people for their beautiful fur, which can be made into expensive clothing, but in the wild, it is the creatures’ unusual strength and flexibility that is their largest asset. Though tiny, weasels are, pound for pound, one of the strongest living mammals. Their sinuous, muscular torsos are nearly as flexible as snakes, allowing them to squirm through tight holes and around underbrush and small trees with the agility of a contortionist. ***** The author of the above passage is probably a (A) proponent of the trapping industry (B) shareholder in a company that makes fur coats (C) professional wild game hunter (D) naturalist who studies small mammals (E) biologist who studies North American trees
What is (D) naturalist who studies small mammals
300
Neither Sydney "nor"{A} Jason, without "whom"{B} the project "would"{C} never have been started, "are"{D} willing to continue. "No error"{E}
What is "are"{D}
300
After college, I'd like to [get a good job, buy a nice house, and live in California.] (A) get a good job, buy a nice house, and live in California (B) get a good job, buy a nice house, and be living in California (C) get a good job, have bought a nice house, and go live in California (D) have got a good job, bought a nice house, and lived in California (E) get a good job, go buy a nice house, and go to live in California
What is (A) get a good job, buy a nice house, and live in California
400
At first the jurors were -------, but they became less restrained and more ------- as deliberations stretched into the evening. (A) reticent . . argumentative (B) acrimonious . . conciliatory (C) legalistic . . disputatious (D) collegial . . refreshed (E) reluctant . . forgiving
What is: (A) reticent . . argumentative
400
In a certain language club in which students take French, Spanish, or both, 90 students take French and 75 take Spanish. If there are a total of 110 students in the club, how many students take French but not Spanish? (A) 20 (B) 35 (C) 55 (D) 65 (E) 85
What is (B) 35
400
The key to economic stability is maintaining the status quo. In times of inflation, the value of money falls and prices seem higher. But inflation’s opposite, deflation, can be just as detrimental. Deflation causes prices to effectively decrease, which means that businesses’ profits drop. While cheaper merchandise might seem desirable to consumers, paying ten thousand dollars for a car that will be worth half that in a short time isn’t. Deflation causes businesses to decrease paychecks and employ fewer people. In the end, a stable economy is better than one in which either inflation or deflation are out of control. ***** According to the passage, one possible contributing factor to job loss might be (A) reduced demand due to overseas markets (B) a decrease in corporate profits due to lower prices (C) increased prices for goods and services (D) an inflationary economy (E) corporate mismanagement that results in companies paying too much for cars
What is (B) a decrease in corporate profits due to lower prices
400
"Across the street"{A} from the park "was"{B} a parade "ground"{C} and the "town’s"{D} tennis court. "No error"{E}
What is "was"{B}
400
Tony Kushner has been acclaimed not only as a great playwright but [he also writes passionately about politics.] (A) he also writes passionately about politics (B) having written passionately about politics (C) also for writing passionately about politics (D) being a passionate political writer (E) also as a passionate political writer
What is (E) also as a passionate political writer
500
Surprisingly, the socialite was remarkably ------- and reserved in her private affairs. (A) magnanimous (B) circumspect (C) valiant (D) pedantic (E) bombastic
What is: (B) circumspect
500
If y > 0, and 40% of y is equal to 10% of z, then 25% of z equals (A) 100% of y (B) 80% of y (C) 50% of y (D) 20% of y (E) 5% of y
What is (A) 100% of y
500
Matthew stopped his bike suddenly. A rattlesnake was stretched out on the pavement in front of him and an animal control officer was trying to coax it into a container, using a tool that looked to Matthew like a large fishhook. He knew enough not to get close, but he asked why she was helping the poisonous creature. “He doesn’t know it,” she said. “But if this guy stays on the asphalt, he’ll bake.” She laughed, as the snake finally slipped into the carrier. “In the old west, he would’ve been the deadliest thing around. We’d have shot him on sight.” ***** Matthew’s behavior in the passage shows that he is (A) too terrified of the snake to move (B) cautious but curious (C) hoping to catch a snake himself (D) on his way to fish (E) entertained by the animal control officer
What is (B) cautious but curious
500
The "panel of"{A} judges, weary from "arguing"{B} the case’s complexities, "was"{C} voting unanimously "for acquittal"{D}. "No error"{E}
What is "No error"{E}
500
During the First World War, Ernest Hemingway [was wounded, was decorated by the Italian Government, and he spent considerable time in hospitals.] (A) was wounded, was decorated by the Italian Government, and he spent considerable time in hospitals (B) was wounded and decorated by the Italian Government, and spent considerable time in hospitals (C) was wounded, was decorated by the Italian Government, and spent considerable time in hospitals (D) was wounded, decorated by the Italian Government, spending considerable time in hospitals (E) wounded and decorated by the Italian Government, he spent considerable time in hospitals
What is (C) was wounded, was decorated by the Italian Government, and spent considerable time in hospitals
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