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REVIEW TEST (1-7)

 REVIEW TEST

Time: 90 minutes

|| A little something for each of you before you start the test ||

Some of you might find the following test overwhelmingly difficult. Some may think the questions are
okay-ish but it’s just you who lack the knowledge or the understanding to answer them. Some may even
question the sanity of the person who prepared this question (NO, the questions are not THAT tough.).
Anyway, at any point you get stuck or feel hopeless, please remind yourself those life-changing words
Alfred said to Bruce: “Why do we fall Sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up.”

A
Exercise: Identify the sentence(s) that is/are showing the correct use of the underlined words.

1. i) Shahadat Hossain bowled a very authentic over to win Bangladesh the match.
ii) Charles Dickens painted an authentic picture of British society in his novels.
iii) Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic.

A. i & ii B. i & iii C. ii & iii D. I, ii & iii E. none

2. i) The king had a very benign persona.

ii) The doctor said that my tumor was benign.
iii) His face was calm and benign.

A. I only B. ii only C. iii only D. i & iii E. i, ii & iii

3. i) Even though they were married, they kept their money in two discrete accounts.
ii) I tried to be discrete as I left, but managed knock over a large pile of books.
iii) The essay was well organized into very discrete chapters.

A. i & ii B. i & iii C. ii & iii D. I, ii & iii E. none

4. i) The seriousness of your crime was mitigated by the provocation you were under.
ii) You have been asked to mitigate any negative impact of your network.
iii) He wanted to mitigate misery in the world.

A. i & ii B. i & iii C. ii & iii D. i, ii & iii E. none

B
Choose the erroneous option from amongst the underlined portions of the sentence. If you deem
the sentence to be correct as it is, write down “E” for “No Error”.

1. We have no choice but to appoint Mary: she is the best of the two candidates, and there is no
A B C D
prospect of finding more applicants. No error
E
(Correct: better)
2. If you were to work at least four hours a day on the project, we would complete it in
A B
a shorter time, and with less problems. No error.
C D E
(Correct: fewer)
3. After the incident was over, neither the passengers nor the bus driver were able to identify the
A B C
youngster who had created the disturbance. No error
D E
(Correct: was)
4. I have been thinking lately about the monsters— or fantasies or whatever—that frightened
A B C
myself as a child. No error
D E
(Correct: me)
5. According to a random poll taken by National Wildlife, the top three threats to the environment
A B
is water pollution, air pollution, and hazardous wastes. No error
C D E
(Correct: are)
6. Passing antidrug legislation, calling for more education, and to aid Bolivia in raids on cocaine
A B
dealers are all ways that the United States is fighting back against “crack” use. No error
C D E
(Correct: aiding)
7. Cajun cooking, which uses special prepared spices, has always been popular in Louisiana, but it
A B
is only now becoming known in other parts of the country. No error
C D E
(Correct: specially)
8. It seems strange to realize that, when Harvey Firestone organized the Firestone Tire and Rubber
A B
Company in 1900, rubber tires had been a novelty. No error
C D E
(Correct: were)
9. In order to meet publication schedules, publishers often find it necessary to trim everyone’s
A B C
schedule and leaving room for unexpected problems. No error
 D E
(Correct: and leave room for)
10. We must regard any statement about this controversy, whatever the source, as gossip until they
A B C D
are confirmed. No error
E
(Correct: it is)
11. There are probably few comeback stories as moving as cycling’s stalwart champion, Lance
A B C D
Armstrong. No error
E
(Correct: that of cycling’s stalwart champion)
12. A hotel’s ability for winning the loyalty of its guests is primarily determined by the friendliness
A B
and courtesy of the employees who are stationed at the front desk. No error
C D E
(Correct: ability to win)
13. By order of the Student Council, the wearing of slacks by we girls in school has been permitted.
A B C D
No error
E
(Correct: us)
14. Stanford White, who is one of America’s most notable architects, have designed many famous
A B C
buildings, among them the original Madison Square Garden. No error
D E
(Correct: has designed)
15. Each one of the dogs in the show require a special kind of diet. No error
A B C D E
(Correct: requires)
16. The notion of allowing the institution of slavery to continue to exist in a democratic society had
A B C
no appeal to either the violent followers of John Brown nor the peaceful disciples of Sojourner
D
Truth. No error
E
(Correct: or)
17. Some students prefer watching filmstrips to textbooks because they feel uncomfortable with
A B C
the presentation of information in a non-oral form. No error
D E
(Correct: reading textbooks)
18. The existence of rundown “welfare hotels” in which homeless families reside at enormous cost
A B
to the taxpayer provides a shameful commentary of America’s commitment to house the poor.
C D
No error
E
(Correct: commentary on)
 19. They are both excellent books, but this one is best. No error
A B C D E
(Correct: better)
20. I will always remember you standing by me offering me encouragement. No error
A B C D E
(Correct: your)
21. If anyone cares to join me in this campaign, either now or in the near future, they will be
A B C D
welcomed gratefully. No error
E
(Correct: he/she)
22. Contrary to what had previously been reported, the conditions governing the truce between
A B
Libya and Chad arranged by the United Nations has not yet been revealed. No error
C D E
(Correct: have)
23. In 1986, the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl has aroused intense speculation about the long-term
A B
effects of radiation that continued for the better part of a year. No error
C D E
(Correct: aroused)
24. Howard Hughes, who became the subject of bizarre rumors as a result of his extreme
A B C
reclusiveness, was well-known as an aviator, industrialist, and in producing motion pictures. No
D
error
E
(Correct: producer)
25. Even well-known fashion designers have difficulty staying on top from one season to another
A B
because of changeable moods and needs in the marketplace. No error
C D E

C
Choose the best version of the underlined portion in each sentence.

1. Recent studies indicate that the ability of a soldier to remain calm under attack by enemies, internal or
external, determine whether the soldier will be the victor or the vanquished.

A) determine whether the soldier will be the victor or the vanquished.

B) determines whether the soldier will be the victor and the vanquished.

C) determine whether the soldier should be the victor and the vanquished.

D) determines whether the soldier will be the victor or the vanquished.

E) determine if the soldier will be the victor or the vanquished.

2. The professor predicts that as students become more and more dependent on coaching classes in the
coming years, coaching institutes have been mushrooming across the country.

A) coaching institutes have been mushrooming

B) coaching institutes will mushroom

C) coaching institutes are mushrooming

D) coaching institutes should mushroom

E) coaching institutes will be mushrooming

3. Supercell, a continuously rotating updraft deep within a thunderstorm, is not visible in all thunderstorms
because they require very high wind velocity and moisture.

A) because they require

B) because they will require

C) because it will require

D) because it requires

E) because of requiring

4. Although it is conceivable that man may someday be able to fly, there is no clear evidence at the
moment of his ability to do it.

A) of his ability to do it

B) of his doing that

C) to do so

D) that he can do so

E) of his ability to do that

5. Menlo University‘s range of graduate programmes have been developed to fulfil your needs whether
you intend to pursue a career in industry, business, government, NGOs or academia, and whatever your
background.

A. have been developed to fulfil your needs whether you intend to pursue a career in industry, business,
government, NGOs or academia, and whatever

B. has been developed to fulfil your needs if you intend to pursue a career in industry, business,
government, NGOs or academia, or whatever

C. have been developed for fulfilling your needs whether you intend to pursue a career in industry,
business, government, NGOs or academia, and whatever
D. has been developed to fulfil your needs whether you intend to pursue a career in industry, business,
government, NGOs or academia, and whatever

E. has been developed to fulfil your needs whether one intends to pursue a career in industry, business,
government, NGOs or academia, or whatever

6. Watching the TV or working on the computer leads to overeating.

A. Watching the TV or working on the computer leads to overeating

B. Watching the TV or working on the computer lead to overeating

C. To watch the TV and to work on the computer leads to overeating

D. Watching the TV and working on the computer leads to overeating

E. Watching the TV or to work on the computer leads to overeating

7. Computers began as tools of business and research, designed to automate tasks such as math and
information retrieval, but it is today a tool of personal communication, connecting us not only to
information but to one another.

(A) it is today a tool

(B) today this is a tool

(C) today these tools

(D) which today it is a tool

(E) today they are tools

8. Most experimental results do not produce large changes in human understanding; improvements in
theoretical scientific understanding is typically the result of a gradual process of development over time,
sometimes across different domains of science.

(A) improvements in theoretical scientific understanding is typically the result of

(B) improvements in theoretical scientific understanding typically results from

(C) improvements in theoretical scientific understanding, which typically result from

(D) improvements in theoretical scientific understanding are typically the result of

(E) improvements in theoretical scientific understanding has typically resulted from

9. Trend Global is a company that will give its staff a 10 per cent pay hike, allows scooter rides in campus
and even a massage facility.

A. will give its staff a 10 per cent pay hike, allows scooter rides in campus and even a massage facility
B. gives its staff a 10 per cent pay hike, allows scooter rides in campus and even offers a massage facility

C. is giving its staff a 10 per cent pay hike in addition to allowing scooter rides in campus and is even
offering a massage facility

D. gives its staff a 10 per cent pay hike, allow scooter rides in campus and even offer a massage facility

E. will give its staff a 10 per cent pay hike, allow scooter rides in campus and even offers a massage
facility

10. The Cricket Board has constituted a three-member committee to investigate the case of the missing
batsman that fled the team hotel in Amsterdam to go to London and has subsequently applied for political
asylum there.

A. to investigate the case of the missing batsman that fled the team hotel in Amsterdam to go to London
and has subsequently applied for political asylum there.

B. for investigating the case of the missing batsman, who fled the team hotel in Amsterdam to go to
London and subsequently applied for political asylum there.

C. to investigate the case of the missing batsman, having fled the team hotel in Amsterdam to go to
London and subsequently applying for political asylum there.

D. to investigate the case of the missing batsman, who fled the team hotel in Amsterdam to go to London
and subsequently applied for political asylum there.

E. for investigating the case of the missing batsman, who has fled the team hotel in Amsterdam to go to
London and is subsequently applying for political asylum there.

11. The banned Rebel Party today dismissed allegations levelled by the opposition members on the
nexus between them and the dissidents, saying that they did not have any relations with the dissidents.

A. on the nexus between them and the dissidents, saying that they did not have any relations with the
dissidents.

B. on the nexus between it and the dissidents, saying that they did not have any relations with the
dissidents.

C. on the nexus between it and the dissidents, saying that it did not have any relations with the dissidents.

D. about the nexus between them and the dissidents, saying that it did not have any relations with the
dissidents.

E. for the nexus between it and the dissidents and said that it did not have any relations with the
dissidents.

12. Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano has killed 191 people since it began erupting late last month,
leading to the declaration of an emergency in the country.

A. has killed 191 people since it began erupting late last month, leading to the declaration of an
emergency in the country
B. killed 191 people since it began erupting late last month, leading to the declaration of an emergency in
the country.

C. has killed 191 people since it began erupting late last month, which has lead to the declaration of an
emergency in the country.

D. had killed 191 people since it began erupting late last month, leading to the declaration of an
emergency in the country.

E. has been killing 191 people since it began erupting late last month, leading to the declaring of an
emergency in the country.

13. The three-pointed-star on the Mercedes bonnet can now be in your garage for a much lesser price
than you ever imagined.

A. lesser price than you ever imagined

B. lower price than you ever imagined

C. lesser price than you had ever imagined

D. lower price than one would have ever imagined

E. lesser price than you could ever have imagined

14. A majority of executives believe that gender diversity in leadership is linked to better financial
performance and companies take few actions to support women in the workforce.

A. that gender diversity in leadership is linked to better financial performance and companies take few
actions to support

B. gender diversity in leadership was linked to better financial performance, but companies take less
actions to support

C. that gender diversity in leadership is linked to better financial performance, but companies take little
actions to support

D. gender diversity in leadership was linked to better financial performance, but that companies take few
actions to support

E. that gender diversity in leadership is linked to better financial performance, but companies take few
actions to support

15. It's very important for CEOs, board members, and other nonfinancial executives to internalize the
principles of value creation because doing it allows them to make independent, courageous, and even
unpopular business decisions.

A. because doing it allows them to make independent, courageous, and even unpopular business
decisions
B. because doing that allows them to make independent, courageous, but even unpopular business
decisions

C. because doing so allows them to make independent, courageous, and even unpopular business
decisions

D. because doing so allow him to make independent, courageous, and even unpopular business
decisions

E. because doing these allows them to make independent, courageous, as well as unpopular business
decisions

16. The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to its cost are what drive
value.

A. The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to its cost are what drive
value

B. The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to their cost is what drives
value

C. The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to its cost is what is driving
value

D. The combination of growth as well as return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to its cost was what
drove value

E. The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to its cost is what drives
value

17. A group of students in an American village has been selected for testing a new lowcost electronic
notepad being built around a new class of green, power-stingy microchips that use a fraction of the
electricity of current computer chips.

A. has been selected for testing a new low-cost electronic notepad being built around a new class of
green, power-stingy microchips that use a fraction of the electricity of current computer chips

B. have been selected to test a new low-cost electronic notepad being built around a new class of green,
power-stingy microchips that use a fraction of the electricity used by current computer chips

C. has been selected to test a new low-cost electronic notepad to be built on a new class of green
microchips, which are also power-stingy and which use a fraction of the electricity used by current
computer chips

D. have been selected for testing a new low-cost electronic notepad being built around a new class of
green, power-stingy microchips that use a fraction of the electricity of current computer chips

E. has been selected to test a new low-cost electronic notepad being built around a new class of green,
power-stingy microchips that use a fraction of the electricity used by current computer chips
18. I-slate is targeted at millions of Indian school children who do not have access to electricity.

A. I-slate is targeted at millions of Indian school children who do not have access to electricity.

B. I-slate is targeted towards millions of Indian school children who do not have access to electricity.

C. I-slate is targeted at millions of Indian school children that do not have access to electricity.

D. I-slate is targeted for millions of Indian school children who did not have access to electricity.

E. I-slate is targeted at millions of children in Indian schools who do not have access to electricity.

19. The football team, tired after four hours of practice and wanted to reach home quickly, took a short
cut.

A. tired after four hours of practice and wanted to reach home quickly, took a short cut.

B. tired after four hours of practice and wanting to reach home quickly, took a short cut.

C. tired after four hours of practice and because they wanted to reach home quickly, took a short cut.

D. tired after four hours of practice and wanting to reach home quickly, will take a short cut.

E. tiring after four hours of practice and wanting to reach home quickly, took a short cut.

20. Marc Murphy, the chef and an owner of the Landmarc restaurants in Manhattan, is roasting turkey
breasts in one oven while he braises the legs in the other.

A. the chef and an owner of the Landmarc restaurants in Manhattan, is roasting turkey breasts in one
oven while he braises the legs in the other

B. Landmarc restaurants‘ chef and owner in Manhattan, roasts turkey breasts in one oven while braising
the legs in another

C. the chef and an owner of the Landmarc restaurants in Manhattan, roast turkey breasts in one oven
while braising the leg in another

D. the chef and an owner of the Landmarc restaurants of Manhattan, roasted turkey breasts in one oven
while braising the legs in another

E. the chef and an owner of the Landmarc restaurants in Manhattan, roasts turkey breasts in one oven
while braising the legs in another

21. Starting Thursday, Wal-Mart Stores is planning to offer free shipping on its Web site on almost 60,000
gift items, including many toys and electronics.

A. is planning to offer free shipping on its Web site on almost 60,000 gift items, including

B. plan to offer free shipping on its Web site on almost 60,000 gift items, including

C. plans to offer free shipping on their Web site on almost 60,000 gift items, including

D. will plan to offer free shipping on its Web site on almost 60,000 gift items, including
E. is planning to offer free shipping on its Web site on almost 60,000 gift items, that include

22. Political satire typically seizes on a public official‘s foibles or flaws and exaggerates them.

A. Political satire typically seizes on a public official‘s foibles or flaws and exaggerates them

B. Political satire seizes typically on a public official‘s foibles and flaws or exaggerates them

C. Political satire typically seizes on a public official‘s foibles or flaws thereby exaggerating it

D. Political satire tends to typically seize on a public official‘s foibles or flaws and exaggerate them

E. Political satire typically seizes on a public official‘s foibles or flaws and is exaggerating them

23. According to a 2009 Prudential survey, 37 percent of people think that Medicare will cover their long-
term care costs but it won‘t.

A. 37 percent of people think that Medicare will cover their long- term healthcare costs but it won‘t.

B. 37 percent of people think that Medicare will cover their long-term healthcare costs and it won‘t.

C. 37 percent of people think Medicare would cover their long-term healthcare costs but it won‘t.

D. 37 percent of people think that Medicare will cover their long-term healthcare costs but they won‘t.

E. 37 percent of people are thinking that Medicare will be covering their long-term healthcare costs but it
won‘t.

24. The prisoner's dilemma is a fundamental problem in game theory, which demonstrates why two
people might not cooperate even if it is in both their best interests to do it.

A. fundamental problem in game theory, which demonstrates why two people might not cooperate even if
it is in both their best interests to do it

B. fundamental problem in game theory demonstrating why two people might not cooperate even if it was
both in their best interests to do so

C. problem fundamental to game theory that demonstrates why two people might not cooperate even if it
is in both their best interests to do it

D. fundamental problem in game theory that demonstrates two people who might not cooperate even if it
is in both their best interests to do it

E. fundamental problem in game theory that demonstrates why two people might not cooperate even if it
is in both their best interests to do so

25. The Illusionist, a novel by Irish author Jennifer Johnston, had been first published in 1995 by Sinclair
Stevenson and is considered to be one of her best works.
A. a novel by Irish author Jennifer Johnston, had been first published in 1995 by Sinclair Stevenson and
is considered to be one

B. is a novel by Irish author Jennifer Johnston, which was first published in 1995 by Sinclair Stevenson
and is considered as one

C. a novel by Irish author Jennifer Johnston, was first published in 1995 by Sinclair Stevenson and is
considered one

D. a novel by Jennifer Johnston, an Irish author, was first published in 1995 by Sinclair Stevenson and
was considered as one

E. a novel by Irish author Jennifer Johnston, is first published in 1995 by Sinclair Stevenson and is
considered to be one

D
Find out the option in which the proper usage of the mentioned prefix/suffix is not
ensured/reflected.

1. im- (A) impossible (B) imprecise (C) impromptu (D) imbitter (E) impurity
2. in- (A) intangible (B) inbolden (C) inhale (D) insolvent (E) inglorious
3. –ous (A) courageous (B) meticulous (C) scrupulous (D) sensuous (E) sensitous
4. un- (A) unculcate (B) unstructured (C) unglued (D) uncouth (E) unkempt
5. –ible (A) gullible (B) feasible (C) dependible (D) sensible (E) responsible
6. dis- (A) disorder (B) distrust (C) dismount (D) dislay (E) disown
7. mis- (A) mispronounce (B) misspell (C) misarrange (D) misplace (E) misuse
8. re- (A) rebellion (B) retell (C) rerun (D) renumber (E) recount
9. -able (A) pleasurable (B) doable (C) collapsable (D) excitable (E) salable
10. -ful (A) restful (B) wasteful (C) armful (D) delightful (E) toeful
11. de- (A) devalue (B) derail (C) dessert (D) defrost (E) demotivate
12. -ion (A) division (B) location (C) inspection (D) collection (E) nation
13. -ette (A) barrette (B) dinette (C) diskette (D) priorette (E) majorette
14. -ency (A) clemency (B) (C) expediency (D) truancy (E) vagrancy
15. -uous (A) premonicuous (B) contemptuous (C) tempestuous (D) sensuous (E)
vacuous
16. –cy (A) bureaucracy (B) accuracy (C) amiscucy (D) conspiracy (E) exigency
17. –al (A) marital (B) revival (C) peripheral (D) metal (E) refusal
18. –ery (A) bakery (B) jokery (C) fishery (D) nunnery (E) grocery
19. –hood (A) brotherhood (B) playhood (C) adulthood (D) childhood (E) boyhood
20. –ment (A) embezzlement (B) predeterment (C) amusement (D) predicament (E) development

E
Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank.

1. The buffet was huge and included healthy snacks for _______________ eaters and large entrees
for the insatiable individuals.
(A) humongous (B) abstemious (C) benevolent (D) malicious (E) convergent
2. Because the minister was expected to have _______________ morals, he shocked everyone
when he was caught in a raid at a brothel.
(A) irreproachable (B) intrepid (C) marred (D) lofty (E) indifferent
3. Although Janice loved Henry, her _______________ towards marriage made her turn down his
proposal.
(A) coercion (B) ambivalence (C) candor (D) intervention (E) divergence
4. Because of the _______________ of the guards, enemy spies were able to sneak into the castle.
(A) digression (B) censor (C) calculation (D) complacency (E) caprice
5. The confused old man will sometimes come into the store and _______________ for hours
without making a purchase.
(A) intervene (B) meander (C) belie (D) innate (E) expedite
6. While there is an _______________ rumor circulating about the celebrity’s death, the story has
not been confirmed by the star’s publicist.
(A) disperse (B) lethargic (C) furtive (D) censorious (E) apocryphal
7. If you want your children to properly complete their chores, you have to clearly _______________
the tasks so your kids will know what to do.
(A) delineate (B) ascribe (C) digress (D) dictate (E) disseminate
8. The spoiled girl could not maintain her _______________ and stormed off the stage when she
lost the beauty pageant.
(A) levity (B) composure (C) insularity (D) integrity (E) malice
9. He was assailed in parliament by the eloquence of Gladstone, the sarcasms of Disraeli, and
the _______________ of the Manchester Radicals, but the country was with him.
(A) animosity (B) diminution (C) extol (D) appreciation (E) diligence
10. When the flight attendants learned about their proposed pay cuts, they decided to
_______________ the airlines at a news conference.
(A) denounce (B) acclaim (C) instigate (D) induce (E) linger
11. This view rests almost entirely on _______________; there is no good evidence to show that
there was any organic connection between gilds and municipal government in England before the
coming of the Normans.
(A) innovation (B) conjecture (C) annuity (D) inference (E) gesture
12. The con artist worked to _______________ the innocent couple with promises of easy money.
(A) intimidate (B) defer (C) corroborate (D) beguile (E) humiliate
13. But the climate, generally hot and moist in summer, is everywhere _______________ and liable
to sudden changes of temperature, whence the prevalence of rheumatism, dropsy and especially
ophthalmia, noticed by all travelers.
(A) capricious (B) devious (C) insipid (D) listless (E) inclusive
14. To be an astronaut, you must be an _______________ person who craves adventure and is not
afraid of heights.
(A) astute (B) immutable (C) intrepid (D) detached (E) laudable
15. Although I watched the entire film, I was still confused by the movie’s _______________ ending
that contained many unanswered questions.
(A) derivative (B) categorical (C) ingenuous (D) inert (E) equivocal
 16. Because Connie loved sugary foods, she found it very hard to stick to her _______________ diet,
which did not include sweets and fatty foods.
(A) ascetic (B) ironic (C) exhilarating (D) inadvertent (E) frivolous
17. Failing grades revealed an _______________ fact - no student properly studied for the test.
(A) ambiguous (B) incontrovertible (C) irreversible (D) elusive (E) cryptic
18. When the hyperactive child did not take his sedative, he was _______________ and difficult to
manage.
(A) ingenious (B) gregarious (C) arbitrary (D) intractable (E) affable
19. Your _______________ work ethic and great attention to detail are reasons enough for hiring
you.
(A) impecunious (B) impeccable (C) incorrigible (D) expedient (E) inconsequential

20. The teacher called her personality _______________ because she was extremely bubbly.
(A) effervescent (B) disputatious (C) explicit (D) esoteric (E) austere

21. During the last few years great efforts have been made to _______________ the operation of
weighing machines by the introduction of machinery, more or less complicated, which renders the
machines to a great extent self-acting.
(A) exhaust (B) expedite (C) devise (D) avert (E) exploit
22. If you do not take your medicine, you condition will _______________, and you will feel worse.
(A) exacerbate (B) equivocate (C) inundate (D) bolster (E) indict

23. The fight between the two students was an unwelcome _______________ in the teacher’s
organized classroom.
(A) diminution (B) brevity (C) decorum (D) depravity (E) digression

24. The successful entrepreneur is an _______________ who is not afraid to introduce something
new to the market.
(A) iconoclast (B) example (C) erudite (D) enigma (E) aversion
25. Because I understand the meaning of the word "love", I do not want it to be overused to the point
where it becomes _______________.
(A) Indiscriminate (B) hackneyed (C) contentious (D) implausible (E) divergent

F
READING COMPREHENSIONS

Read the passages below and choose the best answer to the question.

For most judges, sentencing a person who has been convicted of a crime is a difficult decision. In the
majority of jurisdictions throughout the country, judges have few sentencing options from which to
choose. Generally, their options are confined to a fine, probation, or incarceration.
Crimes, however, cover a wide spectrum of criminal behavior and motivation, and a wide variety of
sanctions should be available.
1. The main idea of the paragraph is that
a. there should be laws that dictate which sentence a judge should hand down.
b. someone other than a judge should be allowed to sentence a criminal.
c. judges should be given more sentencing options from which to choose.
d. more money should be spent on the criminal justice system.

Women business owners are critically important to the American economy, yet women still face unique
obstacles in the business world. The U.S. Small Business Administration offers a variety of programs and
services to help women-owned businesses succeed and to advocate for women entrepreneurs.
2. This paragraph best supports the statement that women business owners
a. have more success in the United States than in other countries.
b. cannot succeed without outside help.
c. may find the Small Business Administration a useful resource.
d. should not make any major decisions without seeking the advice of the Small Business Administration.

In cities throughout the country, there is a new direction in local campaign coverage. Frequently in local
elections, journalists are not giving voters enough information to understand the issues and evaluate the
candidates. The local news media devotes too much time to scandal and not enough time to policy.

3. This paragraph best supports the statement that the local news media
a. is not doing an adequate job when it comes to covering local campaigns.
b. does not understand either campaign issues or politics.
c. should learn how to cover politics by watching the national news media.
d. has no interest in covering stories about local political events.

The use of desktop computer equipment and software to create high-quality documents such as
newsletters, business cards, letterhead, and brochures is called Desktop Publishing, or DTP.
The most important part of any DTP project is planning. Before you begin, you should know your intended
audience, the message you want to communicate, and what form your message will take.
4. The paragraph best supports the statement that
a. Desktop Publishing is one way to become acquainted with a new business audience.
b. computer software is continually being refined to produce high-quality printing.
c. the first stage of any proposed DTP project should be organization and design.
d. the planning stage of any DTP project should include talking with the intended audience.

Managing job and family is not simple. Both commitments make strong demands on people and are
sometimes in direct opposition to each other. Saying yes to one means saying no to the other, and stress
can often result. Being realistic and creating a balance in life can help set priorities.
5. The main idea of the paragraph is that
a. most family responsibilities cause stress at home and at work.
b. because it pays the bills, a job must take priority over other commitments.
c. it is important to have a balance between job and family responsibilities.
d. because they are so important, family duties must take priority over the job.
On February 3, 1956,Autherine Lucy became the first African-American student to attend the University of
Alabama, although the dean of women refused to allow Autherine to live in a university dormitory. White
students rioted in protest of her admission, and the federal government had to assume command of the
Alabama National Guard in order to protect her.Nonetheless, on her first day in class,Autherine bravely
took a seat in the front row. She remembers being surprised that the professor of the class appeared not
to notice she was even in class. Later, she would appreciate his seeming indifference, as he was one of
only a few professors to speak out in favor of her right to attend the university.

For protection, Autherine was taken in and out of classroom buildings by the back door and driven from
class to class by an assistant to the university president. The students continued to riot, and one day, the
windshield of the car she was in was broken. University officials suspended her, saying it was for her own
safety. When her attorney issued a statement in her name protesting her suspension, the university used
it as grounds for expelling her for insubordination. Although she never finished her education at the
University of Alabama, Autherine Lucy’s courage was an inspiration to African-American students who
followed her lead and desegregated universities all over the United States.

6. According to the passage, what did Autherine Lucy do on her first day at the University of Alabama?
a. She moved into a dormitory.
b. She sat in the front row of her class.
c. She became terrified of the white rioters.
d. She was befriended by an assistant to the university president.

7. Based on the information in the passage, which of the following best describes Autherine Lucy?
a. quiet and shy
b. courageous and determined
c. clever and amusing
d. overly dramatic

8. When she began classes at the university, Autherine Lucy expected to

a. stand out from the other students.
b. have the support of the university faculty.
c. join an African-American organization for protection.
d. be ridiculed by the professors.

9. Autherine Lucy never graduated from the University of Alabama because she
a. moved to another state.
b. transferred to another university.
c. dropped out because of pressure from other students.
d. was expelled for insubordination.

10. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

a. The Alabama National Guard is normally under the command of the U.S. Army.
b. In 1956, the only segregated university in the United States was in Alabama.
c. Autherine Lucy was escorted to and from class by the university president’s assistant.
d. A few white students at the university were pleased that Autherine Lucy was a student there.