SAT Diagnostic Practice Test 1

1. The reason that television networks air such trashy programs is because it is what the viewers want to see.

Because it is what the

That these are what

That this is what

Because they are the things that

That it is these that

The given correct answer suggests that television networks air trashy programs because those programs are what the viewers want to see. The phrase "that these are what" implies that the trashy programs align with the preferences and demands of the audience.

Explanation

The given correct answer suggests that television networks air trashy programs because those programs are what the viewers want to see. The phrase "that these are what" implies that the trashy programs align with the preferences and demands of the audience.

2. As a writer, it is surprising to me that so few high school graduates can write a coherent sentence.

It is surprising to me that so few

It is surprising that hardly any

I am surprised that so few

It surprises me that so few

I am surprised of the fact that so few

The correct answer is "I am surprised that so few." This answer accurately reflects the writer's personal surprise at the low number of high school graduates who can write a coherent sentence. The phrase "I am surprised" conveys the writer's personal reaction, and "that so few" emphasizes the small number of graduates with this skill.

Explanation

The correct answer is "I am surprised that so few." This answer accurately reflects the writer's personal surprise at the low number of high school graduates who can write a coherent sentence. The phrase "I am surprised" conveys the writer's personal reaction, and "that so few" emphasizes the small number of graduates with this skill.

3. Solve for x:

12 < x < 13

-12 < x < -13

-5 < x < -5

-25 < x < 25

-12 < x < 13

-5 ≤ (2x - 1)/ 5 ≤ 5 => -25 ≤ 2x -1 ≤ 25
Or- 24 ≤ 2x ≤ 26
Or -12 ≤ x ≤ 13

Explanation

-5 ≤ (2x - 1)/ 5 ≤ 5 => -25 ≤ 2x -1 ≤ 25
Or- 24 ≤ 2x ≤ 26
Or -12 ≤ x ≤ 13

4. When one of my seizures strikes, I feel as if I were paralyzed, if only for a moment.

Strikes, I feel as if I were

Strikes, I feel as if I was

Strike, I feel like I was

Strikes, it is a feeling like being

Strikes, I feel like being

The correct answer is "strikes, I feel as if I were." This is the correct answer because it uses the correct verb form "were" to match the subjunctive mood of the sentence. The speaker is describing a hypothetical situation or a feeling that may not be true in reality, so the subjunctive mood is used.

Explanation

The correct answer is "strikes, I feel as if I were." This is the correct answer because it uses the correct verb form "were" to match the subjunctive mood of the sentence. The speaker is describing a hypothetical situation or a feeling that may not be true in reality, so the subjunctive mood is used.

5. Alda can complete a test in

.

N

Ab

Nab

A

B

The correct answer is "nab" because it is the only option that makes sense in the given context. The other options "n", "ab", "nab", "a", and "b" do not form a coherent sentence or phrase. Therefore, "nab" is the most logical choice as it is the only combination of letters that could potentially have a meaning or be a word.

Explanation

The correct answer is "nab" because it is the only option that makes sense in the given context. The other options "n", "ab", "nab", "a", and "b" do not form a coherent sentence or phrase. Therefore, "nab" is the most logical choice as it is the only combination of letters that could potentially have a meaning or be a word.

6. My uncle, who_A was_B on vacation, along with my two cousins and I_C, went_D fishing down by the river. No error_E.

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Change I to me (object of a preposition).

Explanation

Change I to me (object of a preposition).

7. An operation * is defined as follows: For any two positive numbers x and y,

11 * 4

4 * 9

4 * 16

7 * 4

9 * 9

The operation * is defined as the product of two positive numbers. In this case, the answer is 7 * 4, which equals 28.

Explanation

The operation * is defined as the product of two positive numbers. In this case, the answer is 7 * 4, which equals 28.

8. If x²y > 0 and xy² < 0,then which of the following are true?

A. x = 0

B. y = 0

C. x > 0 and y < 0

D. x < 0 and y > 0

E. x > 0 and y > 0

Option A cannot be chosen, if x = 0 then both the inequalities given will be zero which is not true.
Option B be cannot be chosen, if y = 0 then both the inequalities given will be zero which is not true.
Option C cannot be chosen, if x > 0 and y Option D is correct. If x2y n> 0, then x2 is anyway positive, hence y must also be positive so that the product is positive. If xy2 0.
Option E cannot be correct. If both x and y are positive, then only x2y > 0 will be true and xy2 will be false.

Explanation

Option A cannot be chosen, if x = 0 then both the inequalities given will be zero which is not true.
Option B be cannot be chosen, if y = 0 then both the inequalities given will be zero which is not true.
Option C cannot be chosen, if x > 0 and y Option D is correct. If x2y n> 0, then x2 is anyway positive, hence y must also be positive so that the product is positive. If xy2 0.
Option E cannot be correct. If both x and y are positive, then only x2y > 0 will be true and xy2 will be false.

9. All the trapped miners began_A to lose_B hope, it_C had been twenty four hours since_D the tunnel collapsed. No error_E.

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Change the comma to a semi-colon since you can't join two sentences with a comma. You could use a comma and conjunction, but since the two sentences are related, a semicolon is a better fit.

Explanation

Change the comma to a semi-colon since you can't join two sentences with a comma. You could use a comma and conjunction, but since the two sentences are related, a semicolon is a better fit.

10. Because_A they played by_B the rules, the members of the team were given_C a standing ovation even though it_D did not win the match. No error_E.

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It has no antecedent. Change to they or the team.

Explanation

It has no antecedent. Change to they or the team.

11. He was expected not merely_A to contribute funds to the project, but_B to work as hard as_C the other_D patrons. No error_E.

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No error. Parallel structure.

Explanation

No error. Parallel structure.

12. The teacher sat_A down besides_B the frightened child and tried to reassure_C him that the monster was merely_D imaginary. No error_E.

-

Change besides to beside. "Beside" is a preposition meaning "next to." "Besides" is a preposition meaning "except"

Explanation

Change besides to beside. "Beside" is a preposition meaning "next to." "Besides" is a preposition meaning "except"

13. A jar contains 10 red marbles and 30 green ones. How many red marbles must be added to the jar so that 60% of the marbles will be red?

A. 30

B. 25

C. 35

D. 27

E. 125

Number of red marbles in the jar = 10+x
Total number of marbles in the jar = 10+x+30 = 40+x
According to the problem,
10+x/40+x = 10(10+x) = 6(40 + x)
Or 100 + 10x = 240 + 6x or 4x =140 or x = 35
Hence, 35 red marbles must be added to the jar.

Explanation

Number of red marbles in the jar = 10+x
Total number of marbles in the jar = 10+x+30 = 40+x
According to the problem,
10+x/40+x = 10(10+x) = 6(40 + x)
Or 100 + 10x = 240 + 6x or 4x =140 or x = 35
Hence, 35 red marbles must be added to the jar.

14. What will be the value of x, if 8^x+2 = 2^4x-3?

A. 0.9

B. 1.9

C. 18

D. 9

E. 11

8;x+2 = 24x-3, (23)x+2= 24x-3, 23x+6= 24x-3
As the bases are same, the powers can be equated. Hence
3x+6 = 4x-3 or - x = - 9 Or x = 9

Explanation

8;x+2 = 24x-3, (23)x+2= 24x-3, 23x+6= 24x-3
As the bases are same, the powers can be equated. Hence
3x+6 = 4x-3 or - x = - 9 Or x = 9

15. A monkey climbs a slippery pole by thrusts. The pole is 30 feet high. With every thrust, it goes up 5 feet in 5 seconds and slips down 3 feet in 1 second. How many seconds will it take to climb the pole?

A. 74

B. 82

C. 94

D. 78

E. 92

Distance climbed by the monkey in 6 seconds
= 5 feet - 3 feet = 2 feet
In 6 seconds it climbs 2 feet. It climbs 26 feet in 78 seconds and the remaining 4 feet in 4 seconds. So the total time is 82 seconds.

Explanation

Distance climbed by the monkey in 6 seconds
= 5 feet - 3 feet = 2 feet
In 6 seconds it climbs 2 feet. It climbs 26 feet in 78 seconds and the remaining 4 feet in 4 seconds. So the total time is 82 seconds.

16. As were many colonial administrators, Gregory was ____ in his knowledge of the grammar of the local language, though his accent was ____ .

Deficient - poor

Competent - adequate

Faultless - awful

Well-versed - effective

Erratic - eccentric

Clue: ‘though’ indicates the need for opposites.
Therefore, we say that he was faultless (perfect) in his grammar, though his accent was awful. [This is the only pair of opposites.]
(erratic = unpredictable; eccentric = odd)

Explanation

Clue: ‘though’ indicates the need for opposites.
Therefore, we say that he was faultless (perfect) in his grammar, though his accent was awful. [This is the only pair of opposites.]
(erratic = unpredictable; eccentric = odd)

17. Although alarmed by the ____ , Professor Symes had no reason to doubt the ____ of his student's results, for this student was nothing if not reliable.

Conclusions - folly

Deductions - impudence

Implications - veracity

Errors - truth

Inferences - invalidity

Clue: ‘Nothing if not’ means ‘very’. So if the student is very reliable the professor would not doubt the ‘truth’ or ‘veracity’ of the results. Since the student is reliable we can eliminate the ‘error’ choice, and choose ‘implications’.
(folly = foolishness; impudence = cheekiness; veracity = truth; inferences = something we can deduce)

Explanation

Clue: ‘Nothing if not’ means ‘very’. So if the student is very reliable the professor would not doubt the ‘truth’ or ‘veracity’ of the results. Since the student is reliable we can eliminate the ‘error’ choice, and choose ‘implications’.
(folly = foolishness; impudence = cheekiness; veracity = truth; inferences = something we can deduce)

18. The statements made by the husband in the passage reveal:

A man with ulterior and sinister motives.

A plain and simple man who prefers to have no social life.

A man who wants desperately to please his wife.

A man who aspires to be wealthy.

The statements made by the husband include "...here is something for you"
and "| thought you would be g|ad." He eventually gives in to her request for
money to buy a new dress. This information on best supports answer choice C

Explanation

The statements made by the husband include "...here is something for you"
and "| thought you would be g|ad." He eventually gives in to her request for
money to buy a new dress. This information on best supports answer choice C

19. The wife's approach to obtaining a new dress can best be described as:

Manipulating her husband so he'll agree to give her money for a new dress.

A willingness on her part to sacrifice other expenses to pay for it.

Acknowledging that the couple's finances are already stained.

Thinking of ways to redesign her old dress to make it suitable.

A good example of the wife’s manipulative behavior is found in the third
paragraph. She is crying, but when he asks her whats wrong, she responds.
"Nothing Only I have no dress, and therefore I can’t go to this ball. Give your
card to some colleague whose wife is better equipped than I." She is letting
him know that she cannot go to the party with her current dress. and therefore
she needs a new one. The other answer choices are not supported by the
passage,

Explanation

A good example of the wife’s manipulative behavior is found in the third
paragraph. She is crying, but when he asks her whats wrong, she responds.
"Nothing Only I have no dress, and therefore I can’t go to this ball. Give your
card to some colleague whose wife is better equipped than I." She is letting
him know that she cannot go to the party with her current dress. and therefore
she needs a new one. The other answer choices are not supported by the
passage,

20. As he is revealed in the section where he presents the invitation to his wife, the husband best be characterized as:

Concerned about appropriate attire for the ball.

Proud that he, a mere clerk, received such an invitation.

Worried that his wife will not want to attend the ball.

Unsure that he wants to attend the ball with his wife.

The tirst paragraph states the husband "retumed home with a triumphant air’
bearing the invitation. The second paragraph further explains his elation by
showing that he says. _ _"I had awful trouble to get it. Everyone wants to go; it
is very select, and they are not giving many invitations to clerks." This
information best supports answer choice B.

Explanation

The tirst paragraph states the husband "retumed home with a triumphant air’
bearing the invitation. The second paragraph further explains his elation by
showing that he says. _ _"I had awful trouble to get it. Everyone wants to go; it
is very select, and they are not giving many invitations to clerks." This
information best supports answer choice B.

21. Information in Paragraph 4 reveals that the husband is unhappy about the 400 francs because he was planning to spend the same amount on:

Theater tickets.

Some treats for his friends.

A pretty dress for his wife.

A gun and hunting trip.

The fourth paragraph clearly states that "he was laying aside just that amount
to buy a gun and treat himself to a little shooting next summer on the plain of
Nanterre, with several friends who went to shoot Iarks down there..." The
other answer choices are not supported by details in the passage.

Explanation

The fourth paragraph clearly states that "he was laying aside just that amount
to buy a gun and treat himself to a little shooting next summer on the plain of
Nanterre, with several friends who went to shoot Iarks down there..." The
other answer choices are not supported by details in the passage.

22. It can most reasonably be inferred from the second paragraph that the statement "lt looks very well .. to me" is:

An attempt on the husband's part to keep his wife from buying a new dress.

The husband's opinion that his wife is not very thoughtful.

Reflective of the wife's feelings.

An acknowledgement that perhaps the dress isn't adequate.

The second paragraph specifically says that he stammered his response.
Stammering typically shows hesitation. He also says that "It looks very well __
to me." The ellipsis indicates a pause that shows that he is trying to convince
her that he thinks it looks good, but shows that he has some doubt himself.
The other answer choices are not supported by the passage.

Explanation

The second paragraph specifically says that he stammered his response.
Stammering typically shows hesitation. He also says that "It looks very well __
to me." The ellipsis indicates a pause that shows that he is trying to convince
her that he thinks it looks good, but shows that he has some doubt himself.
The other answer choices are not supported by the passage.

23. In the passage, a comparison can be made between the wife's and husband's desires. This comparison is best stated as:

The wife's desires to please her husband, while the husband wants to be successful in his work.

The wife wishes to be envied, while the husband wants to spend time with his friends.

The wife wants a career of her own, but her husband wants her to stay home.

The wife s very social, while the husband prefers to keep to himself.

The passage begins by explaining that the wife “would so have liked to
please, to be envied, to be charming, to be sought after.” The rest of the
passage further illustrates her desire to get attention from others. The
passage ends by showing that the husband wants the money for his gun and
hunting trip, even though he ends up giving the money for his wife.

Explanation

The passage begins by explaining that the wife “would so have liked to
please, to be envied, to be charming, to be sought after.” The rest of the
passage further illustrates her desire to get attention from others. The
passage ends by showing that the husband wants the money for his gun and
hunting trip, even though he ends up giving the money for his wife.

24. Paragraph two paints a picture of a woman who is

An incapacitated invalid

Mentally shattered

Stubborn and querulous

Physically weak but mentally indomitable

Purposeful yet tiresome

Paragraph two reveals the poor state of health of Ms. Nightingale. (Her heart was affected; she suffered attacks of utter physical prostration etc.). But it also shows that she never gave up and could not be put off her work.(She would not rest; there was work to be done and she would do it etc.). Hence she was physically weak but mentally indomitable. Answer D.

Explanation

Paragraph two reveals the poor state of health of Ms. Nightingale. (Her heart was affected; she suffered attacks of utter physical prostration etc.). But it also shows that she never gave up and could not be put off her work.(She would not rest; there was work to be done and she would do it etc.). Hence she was physically weak but mentally indomitable. Answer D.

25. The series of questions in paragraphs 2 and 3 are

The author's attempt to show the thoughts running through Miss Nightingale's mind

Miss Nightingale questioning her own conscience

Miss Nightingale's response to an actual questioner

Responses to the doctors who advised rest

The author's device to highlight the reactions to Miss Nightingale's plans

The questions are a rhetorical device used by the author to try to give us a flavor of the thoughts that preoccupied Ms. Nightingale. Answer A. (If you re-read, you will see that they cannot be actual questions or responses.)

Explanation

The questions are a rhetorical device used by the author to try to give us a flavor of the thoughts that preoccupied Ms. Nightingale. Answer A. (If you re-read, you will see that they cannot be actual questions or responses.)

26. If 40% of x is equal to 30% of y, what % is x of y?

50%

75%

175%

20%

40%

As other percents given are not equal to the calculated percentage, B is the correct option.

40x/100 = 30y/100, hence x/y 100% = 3/4 100% = 75%

Explanation

As other percents given are not equal to the calculated percentage, B is the correct option.

40x/100 = 30y/100, hence x/y 100% = 3/4 100% = 75%

27. If p > 0, which of the following is equal to √48p³

4p√3p

3p√4p

2√12p

3√8p

16p√3p

Option A is correct: √48p^3 = √16 x 3 x p x p x p = 4p√3p
Option B is incorrect: (3p√4p)^2 = 9p^2 X 4p = 36p^3
Option C is incorrect: (2√12p)^2 4 x 12p = 48p
Option D is incorrect: (3√8p)^2 = 9 x 8p = 72p
Option E is incorrect: (16p√3p)^2 = 256p x 3p = 768p^3
Option C is incorrect: (16p√3p)^2 = 256p^2 X 3p = 768p^3

Explanation

Option A is correct: √48p^3 = √16 x 3 x p x p x p = 4p√3p
Option B is incorrect: (3p√4p)^2 = 9p^2 X 4p = 36p^3
Option C is incorrect: (2√12p)^2 4 x 12p = 48p
Option D is incorrect: (3√8p)^2 = 9 x 8p = 72p
Option E is incorrect: (16p√3p)^2 = 256p x 3p = 768p^3
Option C is incorrect: (16p√3p)^2 = 256p^2 X 3p = 768p^3

28. The average of 11 numbers is 21 . The average of seven of those numbers is 25. What is the average of the remaining four numbers?

4

12

14

21

25

The average of the 11 numbers is given as 21. This means that the sum of all the 11 numbers is 11 multiplied by 21, which is 231. The average of the seven numbers is given as 25, which means the sum of those seven numbers is 7 multiplied by 25, which is 175. To find the sum of the remaining four numbers, we subtract the sum of the seven numbers (175) from the sum of all 11 numbers (231). This gives us 56 as the sum of the remaining four numbers. To find the average of these four numbers, we divide the sum (56) by the count (4), which gives us an average of 14.

Explanation

The average of the 11 numbers is given as 21. This means that the sum of all the 11 numbers is 11 multiplied by 21, which is 231. The average of the seven numbers is given as 25, which means the sum of those seven numbers is 7 multiplied by 25, which is 175. To find the sum of the remaining four numbers, we subtract the sum of the seven numbers (175) from the sum of all 11 numbers (231). This gives us 56 as the sum of the remaining four numbers. To find the average of these four numbers, we divide the sum (56) by the count (4), which gives us an average of 14.

29. The question, "And what do you want me to put on my back?" in the second paragraph helps establish that the wife is anxious because:

She knows the weather will require her to wear a warm coat, which doesn't have.

She is concerned about wearing the same dress to this event that she wore to the last event.

She wants to help her husband carry some of the burden of their finances.

She has nothing new or suitable in her eyes to wear to the party.

3 The second paragraph shows that the wife is surprisingly upset about the
I invitation, thus setting the stage for an explanation of why she is upset. She
i asks “And what do you want me to put on my back'?” He responds that she
should wear the dress she wears to the theater. This shows that he knows
she is referring to the fact that she doesn't feel that she has a suitable dress
for the party. The other answer choices are not supported by the passage.

Explanation

3 The second paragraph shows that the wife is surprisingly upset about the
I invitation, thus setting the stage for an explanation of why she is upset. She
i asks “And what do you want me to put on my back'?” He responds that she
should wear the dress she wears to the theater. This shows that he knows
she is referring to the fact that she doesn't feel that she has a suitable dress
for the party. The other answer choices are not supported by the passage.

30. The author implies that the 'professional schoolmaster' (line 7) has

No interest in teaching science

Thwarted attempts to enliven education

Aided true learning

Supported the humanists

Been a pioneer in both science and humanities.

When we look back to line 7, we read, "The professional schoolmaster was a match for both of them, and has almost managed to make the understanding of chemical reactions as dull and as dogmatic an affair as the reading of Virgil's Aeneid."
This tells us that the schoolmaster has made learning dull. And so we eliminate answers C and E which imply he has done something good.
But to be sure of the answer we should also read the previous sentences. We learn that, "The pioneers of the teaching of science imagined that its introduction into education would remove the conventionality, artificiality, and backward-lookingness which were characteristic of classical studies......" This section tells us that other people tried to alter the nature of education, but the "professional schoolmaster was a match for both of them". He therefore prevented (thwarted) these attempts, and the answer is B.

Explanation

When we look back to line 7, we read, "The professional schoolmaster was a match for both of them, and has almost managed to make the understanding of chemical reactions as dull and as dogmatic an affair as the reading of Virgil's Aeneid."
This tells us that the schoolmaster has made learning dull. And so we eliminate answers C and E which imply he has done something good.
But to be sure of the answer we should also read the previous sentences. We learn that, "The pioneers of the teaching of science imagined that its introduction into education would remove the conventionality, artificiality, and backward-lookingness which were characteristic of classical studies......" This section tells us that other people tried to alter the nature of education, but the "professional schoolmaster was a match for both of them". He therefore prevented (thwarted) these attempts, and the answer is B.

31. Having no more food in her backpack, it was necessary for Maria to begin foraging for edible berries.

It was necessary for Maria

Made it necessary for Maria

Maria had

Was why Maria had

Required Maria

The phrase "Maria had" is the most suitable completion for the given sentence. It implies that Maria possessed something that made it necessary for her to begin foraging for edible berries. The other options do not provide a clear reason or cause for Maria's need to forage for berries.

Explanation

The phrase "Maria had" is the most suitable completion for the given sentence. It implies that Maria possessed something that made it necessary for her to begin foraging for edible berries. The other options do not provide a clear reason or cause for Maria's need to forage for berries.

32. If x, y and z are three consecutive odd integers such that 10< x < y < z< 20 and if y and z are prime numbers, what is the value of x + y?

24

27

19

32

15

Option A is not correct her rate is not equal to 1 test per hour.
Option B is not correct as she can complete ab tests in 1 hour.
Option C is correct. Alda completes the tests at the rate of a tests/(1/b) hours = ab tests/hour. Hence in n hours she can complete nab tests.
Option D is not correct as she completes a tests in 1/b hours.
Option E is also not correct.

Explanation

Option A is not correct her rate is not equal to 1 test per hour.
Option B is not correct as she can complete ab tests in 1 hour.
Option C is correct. Alda completes the tests at the rate of a tests/(1/b) hours = ab tests/hour. Hence in n hours she can complete nab tests.
Option D is not correct as she completes a tests in 1/b hours.
Option E is also not correct.

33. If 4(3x - 3) = 24, what is 5x - 5?

10

6

24

3

4

To solve the equation 4(3x - 3) = 24, we first distribute the 4 to the terms inside the parentheses: 12x - 12 = 24. Then, we isolate the variable by adding 12 to both sides of the equation: 12x = 36. Finally, we solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 12: x = 3.
To find 5x - 5, we substitute the value of x into the equation: 5(3) - 5 = 15 - 5 = 10. Therefore, the answer is 10.

Explanation

To solve the equation 4(3x - 3) = 24, we first distribute the 4 to the terms inside the parentheses: 12x - 12 = 24. Then, we isolate the variable by adding 12 to both sides of the equation: 12x = 36. Finally, we solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 12: x = 3.
To find 5x - 5, we substitute the value of x into the equation: 5(3) - 5 = 15 - 5 = 10. Therefore, the answer is 10.

34. If 2 dots are equal to 3 dashes and 5 dashes equal to 7 stars, what is the ratio of one dot to one star?

10 ⁄ 21

3 ⁄ 5

5 ⁄ 3

21 ⁄ 10

2 ⁄ 3

According to the given information, 2 dots are equal to 3 dashes and 5 dashes are equal to 7 stars. To find the ratio of one dot to one star, we need to find a common factor between dots and stars. We can do this by finding a common factor between dots and dashes, and then between dashes and stars. The common factor between dots and dashes is 3, and the common factor between dashes and stars is 5. Therefore, the ratio of one dot to one star is 3/5. Simplifying this ratio gives us 21/10.

Explanation

According to the given information, 2 dots are equal to 3 dashes and 5 dashes are equal to 7 stars. To find the ratio of one dot to one star, we need to find a common factor between dots and stars. We can do this by finding a common factor between dots and dashes, and then between dashes and stars. The common factor between dots and dashes is 3, and the common factor between dashes and stars is 5. Therefore, the ratio of one dot to one star is 3/5. Simplifying this ratio gives us 21/10.

35. It can most reasonably be inferred that the husband 'grew a little pale" in the next-to-last paragraph because:

He was disturbed by the amount of money his wife requested.

He feared that his wife would refuse to attend the event.

He was beginning to feel ill.

He knew he would need to borrow money to go on his hunting trip.

The fourth paragraph explains that the wife knew she had to come up with a
“sum she could ask without drawing on herself an immediate refusal and a
frightened exclamation from the economical clerk." At this point, the reader is
made aware that the husband might be upset at the amount of money the wife
asks for. When she asks for four hundred francs, and he grows a little pale, it
is clear that he is concerned about the amount. The paragraph then goes on
to explain that he was trying to save that money for something for himself.

Explanation

The fourth paragraph explains that the wife knew she had to come up with a
“sum she could ask without drawing on herself an immediate refusal and a
frightened exclamation from the economical clerk." At this point, the reader is
made aware that the husband might be upset at the amount of money the wife
asks for. When she asks for four hundred francs, and he grows a little pale, it
is clear that he is concerned about the amount. The paragraph then goes on
to explain that he was trying to save that money for something for himself.

36. The author's attitude to his material is

Disinterested reporting of biographical details

Over-inflation of a reputation

Debunking a myth

Uncritical presentation of facts

Interpretation as well as narration

The author is highly involved in his subject. He tries to make the matter interesting, and tries to state what Ms. Nightingale’s thoughts and reactions were. This is best covered by saying he narrates and interprets. Answer E.

Explanation

The author is highly involved in his subject. He tries to make the matter interesting, and tries to state what Ms. Nightingale’s thoughts and reactions were. This is best covered by saying he narrates and interprets. Answer E.

37. In her statement (lines 53-54) Miss Nightingale intended to

Criticize the conditions in hospitals

Highlight the unhealthy conditions under which ordinary soldiers were living

Prove that conditions in the barracks were as bad as those in a military hospital

Ridicule the dangers of army life

Quote important statistics

Ms. Nightingale was not quoting actual figures (eliminate E). She was also not concerned about conditions in hospitals in general (eliminate A) - she was concerned with military hospitals, and the conditions in the army in general. The last line tells us that her main concern was the ‘health of the army’. So her main point is that ordinary solders were living in unsanitary conditions, and answer B is best. She is not ridiculing the dangers she is pointing them out (eliminate D). She is not proving anything (eliminate C).

Explanation

Ms. Nightingale was not quoting actual figures (eliminate E). She was also not concerned about conditions in hospitals in general (eliminate A) - she was concerned with military hospitals, and the conditions in the army in general. The last line tells us that her main concern was the ‘health of the army’. So her main point is that ordinary solders were living in unsanitary conditions, and answer B is best. She is not ridiculing the dangers she is pointing them out (eliminate D). She is not proving anything (eliminate C).

38. Anna Warren, an accomplished painter whose art has been shown in museums and galleries throughout American and Europe, becoming as well known for her landscapes as for her still-lifes.

Becoming as well known for her landscapes as for

In order to become as well know for her landscapes as

Has become equally well known for her landscapes and still-lifes

Has become as well known for her landscapes as

Has become as well known for her landscapes as for

Anna Warren has gained equal recognition for her landscapes and still-lifes.

Explanation

Anna Warren has gained equal recognition for her landscapes and still-lifes.

39. Some psychologists continue to believe that the mind is largely independent of the body; most, however, believe that human behavior can be explained solely in terms of the functions of the brain.

Of the body; most, however, believe

From the body, but most however believe

Of the body, most believe however

From the body; most though believe

From the body and most believe, however

Most psychologists believe that human behavior can be explained solely in terms of the functions of the brain, even though some still hold the belief that the mind is largely independent of the body.

Explanation

Most psychologists believe that human behavior can be explained solely in terms of the functions of the brain, even though some still hold the belief that the mind is largely independent of the body.

40. The greatest feature of this audio system is it is able to play music in almost any format.

It is able to play

It can play

The fact of its being able to play

It ability to play

It being able to play

The correct answer is "it ability to play". This answer correctly identifies the feature of the audio system being discussed, which is its ability to play music in almost any format.

Explanation

The correct answer is "it ability to play". This answer correctly identifies the feature of the audio system being discussed, which is its ability to play music in almost any format.

41. If I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to get tot the reception, I would not have left my wallet at the hotel.

If I wouldn't have been

I had not been

If I had not been

Having been

If not for being

The correct answer is "If I had not been." This phrase is the correct conditional form to express a hypothetical situation in the past. It indicates that if the person had not been in a hurry, they would not have left their wallet at the hotel.

Explanation

The correct answer is "If I had not been." This phrase is the correct conditional form to express a hypothetical situation in the past. It indicates that if the person had not been in a hurry, they would not have left their wallet at the hotel.

42. The vacation cottage was tiny, dirty, and it was lit with very dim lighting.

It was lit with very dim lighting

It was dimly lit

Lit with very dim lighting

The lighting was dim

Dimly lit

The correct answer is "dimly lit." This is because the sentence states that the vacation cottage had very dim lighting. "Dimly lit" is the correct way to describe a place that has low or insufficient lighting.

Explanation

The correct answer is "dimly lit." This is because the sentence states that the vacation cottage had very dim lighting. "Dimly lit" is the correct way to describe a place that has low or insufficient lighting.

43. Which of the following is equivalent to 6x ² + x - 12 ?

(2x + 3)(3x - 4)

(2x - 3)(3x - 4)

(2x + 3)(3x + 4)

(6x + 3)(x - 12)

(x + 3)(2x - 12)

The given expression is 6x^2 + x - 12. The correct answer, (2x + 3)(3x - 4), can be obtained by using the distributive property to multiply the two binomials. When we multiply (2x + 3) with (3x - 4), we get 6x^2 - 8x + 9x - 12, which simplifies to 6x^2 + x - 12. Therefore, (2x + 3)(3x - 4) is equivalent to the given expression.

Explanation

The given expression is 6x^2 + x - 12. The correct answer, (2x + 3)(3x - 4), can be obtained by using the distributive property to multiply the two binomials. When we multiply (2x + 3) with (3x - 4), we get 6x^2 - 8x + 9x - 12, which simplifies to 6x^2 + x - 12. Therefore, (2x + 3)(3x - 4) is equivalent to the given expression.

44. Although most people shudder when they recall analyzing sentences in school, nevertheless a recent book about grammar has become a best seller.

Nevertheless a recent book about grammar has become a best seller

A recent book about grammar has become a best seller

A recent book about grammar becoming a best seller

A book has become a best seller recently about grammar

Yet a recent book about grammar became a best seller

The given answer correctly states that "a recent book about grammar has become a best seller." This answer accurately reflects the information provided in the sentence, which mentions that a book about grammar has become popular despite people's aversion to analyzing sentences in school. The answer is grammatically correct and conveys the main idea of the sentence.

Explanation

The given answer correctly states that "a recent book about grammar has become a best seller." This answer accurately reflects the information provided in the sentence, which mentions that a book about grammar has become popular despite people's aversion to analyzing sentences in school. The answer is grammatically correct and conveys the main idea of the sentence.

45.

81

40

72

9

18

The given sequence of numbers is 81, 40, 72, 9, 18. If we observe closely, we can see that each number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by a certain factor. In this case, the factor is 0.5. Starting with 81, we multiply it by 0.5 to get 40.5, which is rounded down to 40. Then, we multiply 40 by 0.5 to get 20, and so on. Therefore, the next number in the sequence would be obtained by multiplying 18 by 0.5, giving us 9. Finally, multiplying 9 by 0.5 gives us 4.5, which is rounded up to 5. However, since 5 is not given as an option, the correct answer is 72, which breaks the pattern and does not follow the multiplying factor.

Explanation

The given sequence of numbers is 81, 40, 72, 9, 18. If we observe closely, we can see that each number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by a certain factor. In this case, the factor is 0.5. Starting with 81, we multiply it by 0.5 to get 40.5, which is rounded down to 40. Then, we multiply 40 by 0.5 to get 20, and so on. Therefore, the next number in the sequence would be obtained by multiplying 18 by 0.5, giving us 9. Finally, multiplying 9 by 0.5 gives us 4.5, which is rounded up to 5. However, since 5 is not given as an option, the correct answer is 72, which breaks the pattern and does not follow the multiplying factor.

46. The coach gave Fernando a few words of encouragement before the game, this was in order to boost the pitcher's confidence.

Game, this was in order

Game

Game, this was

Game; in order

Game and this was

The coach gave Fernando a few words of encouragement before the game, indicating that the purpose of this action was to boost the pitcher's confidence.

Explanation

The coach gave Fernando a few words of encouragement before the game, indicating that the purpose of this action was to boost the pitcher's confidence.

47. A social welfare organization spends 40% of the funds collected towards old-age homes. If during an year 1.6 million dollars was spent on old-age homes, what is the total amount of funds collected in millions of dollars?

4.0

6.0

4.6

40.0

1.6

Option A is correct.
Let the total fund = n million dollars
40% of n = 1.6 million dollars
Or 0.4n = 1.6 million dollars
Or n = 1.6/0.4 million dollars = 4 million dollars
Hence 40% of 4 is 1.6
B is not correct, as 40% of 6 is 2.4 and not 1.6
C is not correct, as 40% of 4.6 is 1.84 and not 1.6
D is not correct, as 40% of 40 is 16 and not 1.6
E is not correct, as 40% of 1.6 is 0.64 and not 1.6

Explanation

Option A is correct.
Let the total fund = n million dollars
40% of n = 1.6 million dollars
Or 0.4n = 1.6 million dollars
Or n = 1.6/0.4 million dollars = 4 million dollars
Hence 40% of 4 is 1.6
B is not correct, as 40% of 6 is 2.4 and not 1.6
C is not correct, as 40% of 4.6 is 1.84 and not 1.6
D is not correct, as 40% of 40 is 16 and not 1.6
E is not correct, as 40% of 1.6 is 0.64 and not 1.6

48. Although John Dewey profoundly influenced American philosophy of the 20th century, modern philosophers do not find his ideas to be as resonant in the regard that they find his writings almost incomprehensible.

Modern philosophers do not find his ideas to be as resonant in the regard that they find his writings

His ideas are not as resonant with modern philosophers being that to them his writings are

His ideas do not resonate as well with modern philosophers in the sense that they find his writings to be

His ideas do not resonate as well with modern philosophers, who find his writings

Modern philosophers do not find John Dewey's ideas to be as resonant because they find his writings almost incomprehensible.

Explanation

Modern philosophers do not find John Dewey's ideas to be as resonant because they find his writings almost incomprehensible.

49. In the given figure,

Note: Figure not drawn to scale.

130 degrees

90 degrees

100 degrees

30 degrees

160 degrees

As other angle measures are not equal to the calculated measure of ∠ABC, only
option C is correct.
Exterlor angle of a tr|angle |s equal to the sum of its two interior opposite angles.
∠ABD = ∠BDC - ∠BAD = 60° - 30° = 30°
∠CBD = ∠BCE - ∠BDC = 130° - 60° = 70°
∠ABC = ∠ABD + ∠CBD = 30° + 70° = 100°

Explanation

As other angle measures are not equal to the calculated measure of ∠ABC, only
option C is correct.
Exterlor angle of a tr|angle |s equal to the sum of its two interior opposite angles.
∠ABD = ∠BDC - ∠BAD = 60° - 30° = 30°
∠CBD = ∠BCE - ∠BDC = 130° - 60° = 70°
∠ABC = ∠ABD + ∠CBD = 30° + 70° = 100°

50. A hierarchical power structure is not a necessity of modern society, and actually is antithetical to true democracy.

A necessity of modern society, and actually is antithetical to

Necessarily needed by modern society, and is antithetical of

Necessary to modern society; in fact, it is antithetical to

Needed for modern society and so it antithetical to

Necessary to modern society; in fact is antithetical of

A hierarchical power structure is not necessary for modern society and is actually opposed to true democracy.

Explanation

A hierarchical power structure is not necessary for modern society and is actually opposed to true democracy.

51. A car travels a distance of 250 miles, 700 miles and 325 miles at the rate of 50 miles/hr, 35 miles/hr and 13 miles/hr respectively.Find the average speed of the car in miles/hr.

30

25.5

42.5

13

50

As other speeds given are not equal to the calculated average speed only option B is correct.
Speed = distance traveled/time taken
Total distance traveled = (250 +700 + 325) mile = 1275 miles
Time = distance/speed
Total time = (250/50 + 700/35 + 325/13) hrs = (5 + 20 + 25) hrs = 50 hrs
Average speed of the car = 1275/50 miles / hr = 25.5 miles/hr

Explanation

As other speeds given are not equal to the calculated average speed only option B is correct.
Speed = distance traveled/time taken
Total distance traveled = (250 +700 + 325) mile = 1275 miles
Time = distance/speed
Total time = (250/50 + 700/35 + 325/13) hrs = (5 + 20 + 25) hrs = 50 hrs
Average speed of the car = 1275/50 miles / hr = 25.5 miles/hr

52. Completely devoid of artistic merit, the film used shock tactics in an effort to gain publicity and increasing their ticket sales.

And increasing their ticket sales

And increase ticket sales

And increasing sales of their tickets

And tickets

And, as such, their increasing ticket sales

The correct answer is "and increase ticket sales." This option accurately completes the sentence by providing a parallel structure and maintaining the intended meaning. It suggests that the film used shock tactics in order to both gain publicity and increase ticket sales.

Explanation

The correct answer is "and increase ticket sales." This option accurately completes the sentence by providing a parallel structure and maintaining the intended meaning. It suggests that the film used shock tactics in order to both gain publicity and increase ticket sales.

53. By which of the following number is 98765432 exactly divisible?

9

7

5

8

11

Option A is not correct is not correct. 98765432 is not divisible by 9 as the sum of its digits 44 is not divisible by 9.
Option B is not correct as 98765432 is not divisible by 7.
Option C is not correct as the last digit of 98765432 is not 5, hence 98765432 is not divisible by 5.
Option D is correct. Using the tests of divisibility, we know that a number is divisible by 8 if its last three digits are divisible by 8. The last three digits of the given number 432 is divisible by 8.
Option E is not correct. As the difference of the sum of digits in its even and odd places {(9 + 7 + 5 + 3) - (8 + 6 + 4 + 2)} 4 is not a multiple of 11, 98765432 is not divisible by 11.

Explanation

Option A is not correct is not correct. 98765432 is not divisible by 9 as the sum of its digits 44 is not divisible by 9.
Option B is not correct as 98765432 is not divisible by 7.
Option C is not correct as the last digit of 98765432 is not 5, hence 98765432 is not divisible by 5.
Option D is correct. Using the tests of divisibility, we know that a number is divisible by 8 if its last three digits are divisible by 8. The last three digits of the given number 432 is divisible by 8.
Option E is not correct. As the difference of the sum of digits in its even and odd places {(9 + 7 + 5 + 3) - (8 + 6 + 4 + 2)} 4 is not a multiple of 11, 98765432 is not divisible by 11.

54. In a class of 30 students, 14 take tea and 20 take coffee. How many take both tea and coffee?

16

10

14

30

4

Number of students in the class = n(T∪C) = 30
Number of students who take tea = n(T) = 14
Number of students who take coffee = n(C) =20
Number of students who take both tea and coffee = n(T∩C)
n(T∩C) = n(T) + n(C) - n(T∪C)
=14 + 20 - 30 = 34 - 30 = 4

Explanation

Number of students in the class = n(T∪C) = 30
Number of students who take tea = n(T) = 14
Number of students who take coffee = n(C) =20
Number of students who take both tea and coffee = n(T∩C)
n(T∩C) = n(T) + n(C) - n(T∪C)
=14 + 20 - 30 = 34 - 30 = 4

55. We have no choice but_A to appoint Mary:_B she is the best_C of the two candidates, and there is_D no prospect of finding more applicants. No error_E.

-

Since there are only two candidates we must use better not best.

Explanation

Since there are only two candidates we must use better not best.

56. In the given figure, area of square ABED is 9 square units, BC = 5 units, EF = 1 unit. Find the area of the rectangle BCGF.

25 square units

30 square units

36 square units

20 square units

15 square units

As other areas given are not equal to the calculated area, only option D is correct.
Area of square ABED = 9 square units or side of square ABDE
BE = side of square ABED = 3 units
EF = 1 unit.
Width of the rectangle BCGF= BF = BE + EF
= 3 units + 1 unit = 4 units
Length of the rectangle BCGF= BC = 5 units
Area of the rectangle BCGF = 1 * w
= 5 * 4 square units
= 20 square units

Explanation

As other areas given are not equal to the calculated area, only option D is correct.
Area of square ABED = 9 square units or side of square ABDE
BE = side of square ABED = 3 units
EF = 1 unit.
Width of the rectangle BCGF= BF = BE + EF
= 3 units + 1 unit = 4 units
Length of the rectangle BCGF= BC = 5 units
Area of the rectangle BCGF = 1 * w
= 5 * 4 square units
= 20 square units

57. The reason I will_A not be going_B to Mexico this year is because_C I will use up all my travel money attending_D an important meeting in Singapore. No error_E.

-

The correct usage is to say, “the reason is that”, not “the reason is because”. 'Reason is because' is a redundancy. 'Because' already means 'for the reason that'

Explanation

The correct usage is to say, “the reason is that”, not “the reason is because”. 'Reason is because' is a redundancy. 'Because' already means 'for the reason that'

58. If y² = c, where y and c are integers, which of the following could be the value of c?

45

17

64

34

10

Option A is not correct. y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 45 is not a perfect square.
Option B is not correct y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 17 is not a perfect square.
Option C is correct. y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. 64 is a perfect square.
Option D is not correct y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 34 is not a perfect square.
Option E is not correct. y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 10 is not a perfect square.

Explanation

Option A is not correct. y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 45 is not a perfect square.
Option B is not correct y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 17 is not a perfect square.
Option C is correct. y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. 64 is a perfect square.
Option D is not correct y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 34 is not a perfect square.
Option E is not correct. y2 = c implies that c must be a perfect square. But 10 is not a perfect square.

59. If you were_A to work at least four hours a day on the project, we would_B complete it in a shorter_C time, and with less_D problems. No error_E.

-

Change less to fewer. Generally, when nouns are 'countable' use fewer; when nouns are 'uncountable' use less.

Explanation

Change less to fewer. Generally, when nouns are 'countable' use fewer; when nouns are 'uncountable' use less.

60. In a store

15

24

150

100

240

As other answers are not equal to the calculated answers, only option C is correct. 1$ = 100 cents and 1 pound = 16 ounces.
Price/weight = 12/45 dollars/pounds = 1200/ (45*16) cents/ounces
= n/9 cents/ounces
Or 1200 * 9 = 4.5 * 16 * n
or n = 1200 * 9/72 = 150 cents

Explanation

As other answers are not equal to the calculated answers, only option C is correct. 1$ = 100 cents and 1 pound = 16 ounces.
Price/weight = 12/45 dollars/pounds = 1200/ (45*16) cents/ounces
= n/9 cents/ounces
Or 1200 * 9 = 4.5 * 16 * n
or n = 1200 * 9/72 = 150 cents

61. The manager tried hard to effect _A a change in company policy, but_B the owner, who steadfastly refused to compromise_C, overruled_D him on every point. No error_E.

-

No error.

Explanation

No error.

62. Each month for 6 months the price of a commodity is doubled. At the end of the 6 months the price of the commodity is $640. What was the price of the commodity at the end of 3 months?

$100

$120

$80

$320

$160

The price of the commodity doubles each month for 6 months, so we can find the original price by dividing the final price by 2 raised to the power of the number of months (6). $640 divided by 2 raised to the power of 6 is $640 divided by 64, which equals $10. Therefore, the price of the commodity at the end of 3 months would be $10 divided by 2 raised to the power of 3 (since 3 months is half of 6 months), which equals $10 divided by 8, or $1.25. However, none of the given options match this calculation, so the correct answer cannot be determined.

Explanation

The price of the commodity doubles each month for 6 months, so we can find the original price by dividing the final price by 2 raised to the power of the number of months (6). $640 divided by 2 raised to the power of 6 is $640 divided by 64, which equals $10. Therefore, the price of the commodity at the end of 3 months would be $10 divided by 2 raised to the power of 3 (since 3 months is half of 6 months), which equals $10 divided by 8, or $1.25. However, none of the given options match this calculation, so the correct answer cannot be determined.

63. The new library is undoubtedly _A well stocked and functional, but_B no one can say that its_C atmosphere is anything like the old one_D. No error_E.

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Incorrect comparison. Atmosphere must be compared to atmosphere. We could write, “... its atmosphere is anything like 'that' of the old one.”

Explanation

Incorrect comparison. Atmosphere must be compared to atmosphere. We could write, “... its atmosphere is anything like 'that' of the old one.”

64. We hope_A, we can be_B able to complete the building before_C the rainy season sets in_D. No error_E.

-

Hope implies future tense. Change 'can' to 'will'.

Explanation

Hope implies future tense. Change 'can' to 'will'.

65. You would_A have to choose her _B, if you are looking for_C the best athlete to represent_D the school. No error_E.

-

Change would to will. 'Will' is future tense. 'Would' is conditional (e.g., If I knew the answer, I would tell you).

Explanation

Change would to will. 'Will' is future tense. 'Would' is conditional (e.g., If I knew the answer, I would tell you).

66. In the given figure, EB is perpendicular to FC, and AD and EB intersect at point F. What is the value of

Note: Figure not drawn to scale.

A. 50 degrees

B. 40 degrees

C. 100 degrees

D. 90 degrees

E. 180 degrees

Option A is correct, as ∠CFD+∠BFC+ ∠AFB lie on the same line AD.
Hence their sum must be 180°
∠CFD, ∠BFC and ∠AFB = 180°
∠CFD + 90° + 40° = 180° (angle on a line) Or ∠CFD = 180° - 130° = 50°
Option B is not correct as 40°+90°+40°≠180°
Option C is not correct as 100°+90°+40°≠180°
Option D is not correct as 90°+90°+40°≠180°
Option E is not correct as the single angle CFD itself is 180°

Explanation

Option A is correct, as ∠CFD+∠BFC+ ∠AFB lie on the same line AD.
Hence their sum must be 180°
∠CFD, ∠BFC and ∠AFB = 180°
∠CFD + 90° + 40° = 180° (angle on a line) Or ∠CFD = 180° - 130° = 50°
Option B is not correct as 40°+90°+40°≠180°
Option C is not correct as 100°+90°+40°≠180°
Option D is not correct as 90°+90°+40°≠180°
Option E is not correct as the single angle CFD itself is 180°

67. At what point will 12x² + 5x + 1 attain the minimum value?

A. 5 ⁄ 24

B. -5 ⁄ 24

C. 15 ⁄ 8

D. 24 ⁄ 5

E. 8 ⁄ 1

Option A is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 5/24
Only option B is correct, as the other values given do not satisfy
The given condition for point of minimum value, that is –b/2a
Option C is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 5/8
Option D is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 24/5
Option E is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 8/15

Explanation

Option A is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 5/24
Only option B is correct, as the other values given do not satisfy
The given condition for point of minimum value, that is –b/2a
Option C is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 5/8
Option D is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 24/5
Option E is not correct as –b/2a ≠ 8/15

68. If x and y are multiples of 3, which of the following CANNOT also be a multiple of 3?

A. x + y

B. x - y

C. x + y + 1

D. xy

E. xy + 3

Option A is not correct. Sum of two multiples of 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 9 are multiples of 3, their sum 15 is also a multiple of 3.
Option B is not correct. Difference of two multiples of 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 15 and 9 are multiples of 3, their difference 6 is also a multiple of 3.
Only option C is correct. Sum of two multiples of 3 increased by 1 is not a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 9 are multiples of 3, their sum 15 increase by 1 that is 16 is not a multiple of 3.
Option D is not correct. Product of two multiples of 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 12 are multiples of 3, their product 72 is also a multiple of 3.
Option E is not correct. Product of two multiples of 3 increased by 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 12 are multiples of 3, their product 72 increased by 3 that is 75 is also a multiple of 3.

Explanation

Option A is not correct. Sum of two multiples of 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 9 are multiples of 3, their sum 15 is also a multiple of 3.
Option B is not correct. Difference of two multiples of 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 15 and 9 are multiples of 3, their difference 6 is also a multiple of 3.
Only option C is correct. Sum of two multiples of 3 increased by 1 is not a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 9 are multiples of 3, their sum 15 increase by 1 that is 16 is not a multiple of 3.
Option D is not correct. Product of two multiples of 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 12 are multiples of 3, their product 72 is also a multiple of 3.
Option E is not correct. Product of two multiples of 3 increased by 3 is also a multiple of 3. Example: 6 and 12 are multiples of 3, their product 72 increased by 3 that is 75 is also a multiple of 3.

69. Her avaricious_A relatives assembled at the lawyer's_B office to hear the reading of_C Jemima's will_D. No error_E.

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No error.

Explanation

No error.

70. How many positive integers less than 80 are equal to the product of a positive multiple of 5 and an even number?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 15

D. 9

E. 7

Only option E is correct as there are only 7 numbers which satisfy the given condition in the question that is all positive integers less than 80 which are equal to the product of 5 and an even number.
5 x 2 = 10, 5 x 4 = 20, 5 x 6 = 30, 5 x 8 = 40, 5 x 10 = 50,
5 x 12 = 60,
5 x 14 = 70, hence the required numbers are 10, 20, 30,40,50,60 and 70

Explanation

Only option E is correct as there are only 7 numbers which satisfy the given condition in the question that is all positive integers less than 80 which are equal to the product of 5 and an even number.
5 x 2 = 10, 5 x 4 = 20, 5 x 6 = 30, 5 x 8 = 40, 5 x 10 = 50,
5 x 12 = 60,
5 x 14 = 70, hence the required numbers are 10, 20, 30,40,50,60 and 70

71. Find the equation of the line through (2, 3) perpendicular to 4x - 3y=10.

A. 4x - 3y = 18

B. 4x - 3y = -18

C. 3x + 4y = -18

D. 3x + 4y = 18

E. 4x + 3y = 18

Only option D is correct as the other equations do not satisfy the given conditions
of the equation of a line through (2, 3) and perpendicular to 4x-3y=10
Equation of a line perpendicular to the given line is
3x+4y+z=0 or 3*2+*3+z=0 or 18+z=0 or z=-18. Therefore, the equation of the
required line is 3x+4y-18=0 or 3x+4y=18

Explanation

Only option D is correct as the other equations do not satisfy the given conditions
of the equation of a line through (2, 3) and perpendicular to 4x-3y=10
Equation of a line perpendicular to the given line is
3x+4y+z=0 or 3*2+*3+z=0 or 18+z=0 or z=-18. Therefore, the equation of the
required line is 3x+4y-18=0 or 3x+4y=18

72. None of us_A knows_B what the outcome of the battle between_C the coordinator and us_D will be. No error_E.

-

No error.

Explanation

No error.

73. A wire bent in the form of a circle of radius 21units is cut and bent to form a square. What is the ratio of area of circle to that of the square?

A. 11:15

B. 11:14

C. 15:11

D. 21:22

E. 14:11

Only option E is correct as the other ratios given do not satisfy the relation
Radius = 21units
Circumference = 2πr = 2 * 22/7 *21 units = 132 units
Circumference of the circle = perimeter of the square or
4a = 132 units or a = 33 units
Therefore, side of the square is 33 units
Area of circle: Area of square = πr2:a^2
= 22/7 *21*21: 33*33
=14:11

Explanation

Only option E is correct as the other ratios given do not satisfy the relation
Radius = 21units
Circumference = 2πr = 2 * 22/7 *21 units = 132 units
Circumference of the circle = perimeter of the square or
4a = 132 units or a = 33 units
Therefore, side of the square is 33 units
Area of circle: Area of square = πr2:a^2
= 22/7 *21*21: 33*33
=14:11

74. Neither of my brothers do_A anything to make life better for our_B parents who_C are both suffering from_D arthritis. No error_E.

-

Neither is singular and so we should change do to does.

Explanation

Neither is singular and so we should change do to does.

75. If a function f(x) is defined by

A. x + 1

B. x

C. x - 1

D. x + 3

E. x - 3

Option A is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x+1
Option B is correct as
f(3x+3 / x-1) = (3x+3 / x-1 + 3) / (3x+3 / x-1 - 3)
= (3x+3+3x-3) / (3x+3-3x+3)
= 6x/6 = x
Option C is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x-1
Option D is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x+3
Option D is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x-3

Explanation

Option A is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x+1
Option B is correct as
f(3x+3 / x-1) = (3x+3 / x-1 + 3) / (3x+3 / x-1 - 3)
= (3x+3+3x-3) / (3x+3-3x+3)
= 6x/6 = x
Option C is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x-1
Option D is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x+3
Option D is not correct as f(3x+3 / x-1) ≠ x-3

76. A shopkeeper has three kinds of rice of 77 pounds, 147 pounds and 252 pounds. Find the least number of bags of equal size required to pack them without mixing.

A. 68

B. 46

C. 88

D. 36

E. 6

Capacity of each bag = HCF of 77, 147 and 252 = 7 pounds.
Total number of bags required = 77/7 + 147/7 + 252/7
11 + 21 + 36 = 68

Explanation

Capacity of each bag = HCF of 77, 147 and 252 = 7 pounds.
Total number of bags required = 77/7 + 147/7 + 252/7
11 + 21 + 36 = 68

77. A cube and a rectangular solid are equal in volume. If the lengths of the edges of the rectangular solid are 4, 8 and 16, what is the surface area of the cube?

A. 176

B. 392

C. 284

D. 388

E. 384

Volume of rectangular solid = volume of cube.
Or l * w * h = s3 or 4 * 8 * 16 = s3 or s3 = 512
Or s = 8 Surface area of the cube = 6s2 = 6 * 8 * 8 = 384

Explanation

Volume of rectangular solid = volume of cube.
Or l * w * h = s3 or 4 * 8 * 16 = s3 or s3 = 512
Or s = 8 Surface area of the cube = 6s2 = 6 * 8 * 8 = 384

78. Twenty persons, among whom A and B, sit at random around a round table. Find the probability that there are any 6 persons between A and B.

A. 2/17

B. 2/19

C. 2/15

D. 3/19

E. 5/19

Let A occupy any seat around the table. Then there are 19 seats available for B. But if there are to be six persons between A and B, then B has only two ways to sit.
Thus, the required probability is 2/19

Explanation

Let A occupy any seat around the table. Then there are 19 seats available for B. But if there are to be six persons between A and B, then B has only two ways to sit.
Thus, the required probability is 2/19

79. In the given figure, AB is parallel to CD.

A. 99

B. 97

C. 93

D. 91

E. 89

Draw a line XY through O parallel to either AB or CD.
Then the figure will look like as given below.

C N D

X O Y

A M B

As all the three lines in figure are parallel, we have the following relations:
∠CNO = ∠NOY = 55 degrees (interior alternative angles)
∠AMO = ∠MON = ∠MOV + ∠NOY
= 55 degrees + 36 degrees = 91 degrees

Explanation

Draw a line XY through O parallel to either AB or CD.
Then the figure will look like as given below.

C N D

X O Y

A M B

As all the three lines in figure are parallel, we have the following relations:
∠CNO = ∠NOY = 55 degrees (interior alternative angles)
∠AMO = ∠MON = ∠MOV + ∠NOY
= 55 degrees + 36 degrees = 91 degrees

80. The flowers in a basket become double after every minute. In one hour, the basket becomes full. After how many minutes the basket would be half filled?

A. 59

B. 19

C. 36

D. 26

E. 63

The basket was half filled after 59 minutes.
If there were half the number of flowers in the basket after 59 minutes, then the basket would be full in the next minute, as the flowers double after every minute.

Explanation

The basket was half filled after 59 minutes.
If there were half the number of flowers in the basket after 59 minutes, then the basket would be full in the next minute, as the flowers double after every minute.

81. In the given figure,

A. 150

B. 120

C. 115

D. 125

E. 130

Let 0 be the center of the circle, then ∠QOR is the angle subtended by the arc QR

The angle subtended by an arc at the center of a circle is double the angle subtended
by the same arc on the remaining part of the circle

Therefore, ∠QOR = 2 * 65 degrees = 130 degrees

Explanation

Let 0 be the center of the circle, then ∠QOR is the angle subtended by the arc QR

The angle subtended by an arc at the center of a circle is double the angle subtended
by the same arc on the remaining part of the circle

Therefore, ∠QOR = 2 * 65 degrees = 130 degrees

82. A person had 72 mangoes, he had given them to three persons A, B and C, in such a manner that A got thrice as many as B, and the sum total of mangoes A and B got was 60. He had given the remaining mangoes to C. Express in decimal the fraction of mangoes C got out of the total.

A. 0.267

B. 0.347

C. 0.159

D. 0.359

E. 0.167

Sometimes in some problems, some extra information is given, which is not required to solve the problem. Here, it is clear that the number of mangoes C got is 12.
Total 72 mangoes minus 60 mangoes given to A and B. Hence, Fraction of mangoes C got out of the total number of mangoes
= 12/72 = 1/6 = 0.16666. , this can be rounded to 0.167

Explanation

Sometimes in some problems, some extra information is given, which is not required to solve the problem. Here, it is clear that the number of mangoes C got is 12.
Total 72 mangoes minus 60 mangoes given to A and B. Hence, Fraction of mangoes C got out of the total number of mangoes
= 12/72 = 1/6 = 0.16666. , this can be rounded to 0.167

83. He was treated like a(n) ____ and cast out from his community.

Ascetic

Prodigy

Prodigal

Pariah

Tyro

Clue: He was cast out. An outcast is a pariah.
(ascetic = one who lives a severe existence without indulgences; prodigy = genius, or very talented; prodigal = wasteful person; tyro = novice, beginner)

Explanation

Clue: He was cast out. An outcast is a pariah.
(ascetic = one who lives a severe existence without indulgences; prodigy = genius, or very talented; prodigal = wasteful person; tyro = novice, beginner)

84. The teacher accused me of ____ because my essay was so similar to that of another student.

Procrastination

Plagiarism

Celerity

Confusion

Decorum

Clue: ‘because’ gives a reason for the word that is needed. If the essay is so similar it looks as though it is copied. To copy without giving acknowledgment is plagiarism.(procrastination = putting off, delaying; celerity = speed; decorum = good and correct behavior)

Explanation

Clue: ‘because’ gives a reason for the word that is needed. If the essay is so similar it looks as though it is copied. To copy without giving acknowledgment is plagiarism.(procrastination = putting off, delaying; celerity = speed; decorum = good and correct behavior)

85. We live in a ____ age; everyone thinks that maximizing pleasure is the point of life.

Ubiquitous

Propitious

Sporadic

Corrupt

Hedonistic

Clue: The part after the semicolon explains what kind of age we are talking about.
So, since we are told that maximizing pleasure is the point, the word we need is hedonistic (pleasure seeking).
(ubiquitous = found everywhere; propitious = favorable; sporadic = intermittent, not continuous)

Explanation

Clue: The part after the semicolon explains what kind of age we are talking about.
So, since we are told that maximizing pleasure is the point, the word we need is hedonistic (pleasure seeking).
(ubiquitous = found everywhere; propitious = favorable; sporadic = intermittent, not continuous)

86. Thankfully the disease has gone into ____ ; it may not recur for many years.

TreatmentB. sequestrationtreatment

Sequestration

Quarantine

Remission

Oblivion

Clue: The part after the semicolon explains the first part of the sentence.
So, something that may not recur for some time would be in remission.
(sequestration = isolation; quarantine = isolation; remission = temporary improvement in a disease; oblivion = state of being unaware)

Explanation

Clue: The part after the semicolon explains the first part of the sentence.
So, something that may not recur for some time would be in remission.
(sequestration = isolation; quarantine = isolation; remission = temporary improvement in a disease; oblivion = state of being unaware)

87. People from all over the world are sent by their doctors to breathe the pure, ____ air in this mountain region.

Invigorating

Soporific

Debilitating

Insalubrious

Aromatic

Clue: Since the air is described as ‘pure’ we need a positive word. Also, since doctors recommend it, the air must be good for health.
Therefore, we choose invigorating which means energizing.
(soporific = sleep-inducing; debilitating = weakening; insalubrious = unhealthy; aromatic = pleasant-smelling)

Explanation

Clue: Since the air is described as ‘pure’ we need a positive word. Also, since doctors recommend it, the air must be good for health.
Therefore, we choose invigorating which means energizing.
(soporific = sleep-inducing; debilitating = weakening; insalubrious = unhealthy; aromatic = pleasant-smelling)

88. Though Adam Bede is presented to us by the author as ____ fiction, there are none of the life-like meanderings of the story of Amos Barton.

Realistic

Romantic

Imaginative

Educational

Entertaining

Though Adam Bede is presented to us by the author as ____ fiction, there are none of the life-like meanderings of the story of Amos Barton.

Explanation

Though Adam Bede is presented to us by the author as ____ fiction, there are none of the life-like meanderings of the story of Amos Barton.

89. There is a general ____ in the United States that our ethics are declining and that out moral standards are ____ .

Feeling - normalizing

Idea - futile

Optimism - improving

Complaint - deteriorating

Outlook - escalating

Clue: ‘and’ usually joins things of similar meaning or weight. This suggests that since ethics are declining, moral standards are also declining (deteriorating). Almost any word except ‘optimism’ would have fit the first blank.
(futile = useless, ineffective; escalating = increasing)

Explanation

Clue: ‘and’ usually joins things of similar meaning or weight. This suggests that since ethics are declining, moral standards are also declining (deteriorating). Almost any word except ‘optimism’ would have fit the first blank.
(futile = useless, ineffective; escalating = increasing)

90. Homo sapiens, the proud splitter of the atom, inventor of the electronic computer, ____ of the genetic code may be humbled by a lowly ____ of the sewers and soils - the microbe.

Designer - inhabitant

Discoverer - rodent

Writer - organism

Decipherer - denizen

Author - purifier

Clue: The first blank requires something that conveys what man has done to the genetic code - the only two suitable words are ‘discoverer’ or ‘decipherer’. But since a microbe is not a rodent, we can eliminate that pair.
(rodent = animal like a rat or mouse; decipherer = someone who decodes; denizen = inhabitant)

Explanation

Clue: The first blank requires something that conveys what man has done to the genetic code - the only two suitable words are ‘discoverer’ or ‘decipherer’. But since a microbe is not a rodent, we can eliminate that pair.
(rodent = animal like a rat or mouse; decipherer = someone who decodes; denizen = inhabitant)

91. After centuries of obscurity, this philosopher's thesis is enjoying a surprising ____ .

Dismissal

Remission

Decimation

Longevity

Renaissance

Clue: The sentence tells us that the thesis has been in obscurity (forgotten or neglected) but now it is being revived. We can say it is undergoing a renaissance (revival). (remission = temporary cessation of a disease; decimation = destruction; longevity = length of life)

Explanation

Clue: The sentence tells us that the thesis has been in obscurity (forgotten or neglected) but now it is being revived. We can say it is undergoing a renaissance (revival). (remission = temporary cessation of a disease; decimation = destruction; longevity = length of life)

92. The threat of war, far from ____ , lay heavily in the air, and the villagers, while ____ going about their normal activities, were unable to shake off the feeling of impending catastrophe.

Receding - ostensibly

Diminishing - contentedly

Increasing - apparently

Escalating - joyfully

Subsiding - felicitously

Clue: ‘Far from’ indicates that an opposite point is being made. So, since there is a feeling of impending catastrophe the threat of war is far from getting less. This indicates that ‘receding’, diminishing’, or ‘subsiding’ might be suitable. We can eliminate these last two since their partner words ‘contentedly’ and ‘felicitously’ are inappropriate for a feeling of danger. So the villagers are only apparently (ostensibly) behaving normally.
(escalating = increasing ; felicitously = happily, suitably)

Explanation

Clue: ‘Far from’ indicates that an opposite point is being made. So, since there is a feeling of impending catastrophe the threat of war is far from getting less. This indicates that ‘receding’, diminishing’, or ‘subsiding’ might be suitable. We can eliminate these last two since their partner words ‘contentedly’ and ‘felicitously’ are inappropriate for a feeling of danger. So the villagers are only apparently (ostensibly) behaving normally.
(escalating = increasing ; felicitously = happily, suitably)

93. The passage is written from the point of view of:

A young woman who is distraught at being poor.

An unidentified narrator telling the story of a married couple.

A husband who works hard to please his demanding wife.

A character in the story who is discussing a married couple.

The passage is written from the third-person point of view. The husband and
wife are consistently referred to as "he" and “she." The reader is privy to the
thoughts of both the husband and wife. These traits are characteristic of
something written by a narrator. and not by one of the characters in the
passage.

Explanation

The passage is written from the third-person point of view. The husband and
wife are consistently referred to as "he" and “she." The reader is privy to the
thoughts of both the husband and wife. These traits are characteristic of
something written by a narrator. and not by one of the characters in the
passage.

94. Which of the following best describes the author's approach to depicting the story's main characters?

Describing how the characters are viewed by other people

Using dialogue between a husband and wife

Putting the reader in the wife's place

Describing particular personality traits

The passage is essentially a dialogue between two people, with occasional
interjections describing the couple or their inner thoughts. One of the first
things that happens in the passage is that the husband brings his wife an
invitation to a party. The passage goes on to show the wife's reactions to the
invitation by giving direct quotations of what she says, and then shows the
husband`s reactions to her by giving direct quotations of what he says. The
other answer choices are not supported by the structure of the passage.

Explanation

The passage is essentially a dialogue between two people, with occasional
interjections describing the couple or their inner thoughts. One of the first
things that happens in the passage is that the husband brings his wife an
invitation to a party. The passage goes on to show the wife's reactions to the
invitation by giving direct quotations of what she says, and then shows the
husband`s reactions to her by giving direct quotations of what he says. The
other answer choices are not supported by the structure of the passage.

95. The author’s attitude to secondary and public school education in the sciences is

Ambivalent

Neutral

Supportive

Satirical

Contemptuous

To find the attitude, try asking yourself whether the author is positive, negative or neutral to the subject. Then look for the evidence. Here, it is obvious that he thinks that nothing very valuable is learned in school about science and scientific method. He is therefore negative. Eliminate the neutral (A and B) words, and the positive (C), and then decide between D and E. He seems to be expressing contempt rather than mocking. And so E is the best choice.

Explanation

To find the attitude, try asking yourself whether the author is positive, negative or neutral to the subject. Then look for the evidence. Here, it is obvious that he thinks that nothing very valuable is learned in school about science and scientific method. He is therefore negative. Eliminate the neutral (A and B) words, and the positive (C), and then decide between D and E. He seems to be expressing contempt rather than mocking. And so E is the best choice.

96. The word ‘palpably’ (line 24) most nearly means

Empirically

Obviously

Tentatively

Markedly

Ridiculously

Go back to the text and find a word of your own to replace ‘palpably’ before you even look at the choices. We read, "As to the learning of scientific method, the whole thing is palpably a farce." Here, I could substitute ‘obviously’ or ‘clearly’. As it happens, one of the words is there in the choices. (B). If it had not been there, there would have been something sufficiently similar to make a choice.

Explanation

Go back to the text and find a word of your own to replace ‘palpably’ before you even look at the choices. We read, "As to the learning of scientific method, the whole thing is palpably a farce." Here, I could substitute ‘obviously’ or ‘clearly’. As it happens, one of the words is there in the choices. (B). If it had not been there, there would have been something sufficiently similar to make a choice.

97. The author blames all of the following for the failure to impart scientific method through the education system except

Poor teaching

Examination methods

Lack of direct experience

The social and education systems

Lack of interest on the part of students

Be careful on ‘except’ questions. You are looking for something the author does not do.
He does blame poor teaching, (lines 7-10), exams (line 26), social and education systems (line 36), lack of direct experience (lines 34-38), but he never blames the students. Hence answer E.

Explanation

Be careful on ‘except’ questions. You are looking for something the author does not do.
He does blame poor teaching, (lines 7-10), exams (line 26), social and education systems (line 36), lack of direct experience (lines 34-38), but he never blames the students. Hence answer E.

98. If the author were to study current education in science to see how things have changed since he wrote the piece, he would probably be most interested in the answer to which of the following questions?

Do students know more about the world about them?

Do students spend more time in laboratories?

Can students apply their knowledge logically?

Have textbooks improved?

Do they respect their teachers?

This is an ‘inference’ question. We need to find out what the author’s main complaint is. This concern of the author will tells us what he would like to see. From lines 11 to 18 in particular we learn that he is especially interested in whether a student can apply his or her knowledge. So, we conclude that answer C is best.

Explanation

This is an ‘inference’ question. We need to find out what the author’s main complaint is. This concern of the author will tells us what he would like to see. From lines 11 to 18 in particular we learn that he is especially interested in whether a student can apply his or her knowledge. So, we conclude that answer C is best.

99. Astrology (line 31) is mentioned as an example of

A science that needs to be better understood

A belief which no educated people hold

Something unsupportable to those who have absorbed the methods of science

The gravest danger to society

An acknowledged failure of science

Astrology is mentioned as a ‘quackery’. Quackery is something that claims to be true but is actually based on falsity. He implies that people are fooled by astrology, but he also implies that there are other more ‘dangerous’ ideas. So we eliminate A, B and D. It is not likely that astrology is a ‘failure of science’, but it is something that scientists would not approve of. Hence answer C.

Explanation

Astrology is mentioned as a ‘quackery’. Quackery is something that claims to be true but is actually based on falsity. He implies that people are fooled by astrology, but he also implies that there are other more ‘dangerous’ ideas. So we eliminate A, B and D. It is not likely that astrology is a ‘failure of science’, but it is something that scientists would not approve of. Hence answer C.

100. All of the following can be inferred from the text except

At the time of writing, not all children received a secondary school education

The author finds chemical reactions interesting

Science teaching has imparted some knowledge of facts to some children

The author believes that many teachers are authoritarian

It is relatively easy to learn scientific method.

This is an ‘except’ question. Be careful! You are looking for something that cannot be inferred from the text. We can find evidence that the author finds reactions interesting (line 9), and that children have learnt some facts (beginning of the second paragraph), and that he thinks teachers are strict (line 10 and part of paragraph 2). We can also infer from the use of the phrase ‘privileged members’ (line 18) that he believes that not all received secondary education. But we find that he thinks it is hard to learn scientific method- ‘The only way of learning the method of science is the long and bitter way of personal experience". And so we choose E.

Explanation

This is an ‘except’ question. Be careful! You are looking for something that cannot be inferred from the text. We can find evidence that the author finds reactions interesting (line 9), and that children have learnt some facts (beginning of the second paragraph), and that he thinks teachers are strict (line 10 and part of paragraph 2). We can also infer from the use of the phrase ‘privileged members’ (line 18) that he believes that not all received secondary education. But we find that he thinks it is hard to learn scientific method- ‘The only way of learning the method of science is the long and bitter way of personal experience". And so we choose E.

101. According to the author, the work done during the last fifty years of Florence Nightingale's life was, when compared with her work in the Crimea, all of the following except

Less dramatic

Less demanding

Less well-known to the public

More important

More rewarding to Miss Nightingale herself.

‘Except’ questions need careful checking. Here you are looking for something that cannot be said of Florence Nightingale’s work in the last fifty years of her life. If you re-read from line 11 "What she accomplished in those years of unknown labor could, indeed, hardly have been more glorious than her Crimean triumphs; but it was certainly more important..." you will find evidence that her work was ‘important’, ‘less well-known’, ‘less dramatic’, and also ‘rewarding’ to her. But you will not find evidence that it was ‘less demanding’, in fact it was arduous, and put a strain on her health. Therefore we choose answer B.
This tells us that the schoolmaster has made learning dull. And so we eliminate answers C and E which imply he has done something good.
But to be sure of the answer we should also read the previous sentences. We learn that, "The pioneers of the teaching of science imagined that its introduction into education would remove the conventionality, artificiality, and backward-lookingness which were characteristic of classical studies......" This section tells us that other people tried to alter the nature of education, but the "professional schoolmaster was a match for both of them". He therefore prevented (thwarted) these attempts, and the answer is B.

Explanation

‘Except’ questions need careful checking. Here you are looking for something that cannot be said of Florence Nightingale’s work in the last fifty years of her life. If you re-read from line 11 "What she accomplished in those years of unknown labor could, indeed, hardly have been more glorious than her Crimean triumphs; but it was certainly more important..." you will find evidence that her work was ‘important’, ‘less well-known’, ‘less dramatic’, and also ‘rewarding’ to her. But you will not find evidence that it was ‘less demanding’, in fact it was arduous, and put a strain on her health. Therefore we choose answer B.
This tells us that the schoolmaster has made learning dull. And so we eliminate answers C and E which imply he has done something good.
But to be sure of the answer we should also read the previous sentences. We learn that, "The pioneers of the teaching of science imagined that its introduction into education would remove the conventionality, artificiality, and backward-lookingness which were characteristic of classical studies......" This section tells us that other people tried to alter the nature of education, but the "professional schoolmaster was a match for both of them". He therefore prevented (thwarted) these attempts, and the answer is B.

102. The 'fulcrum' (line 17) refers to her

Reputation

Mental energy

Physical energy

Overseas contacts

Commitment to a cause

Re-read lines 11-20. You will see that the ‘fulcrum’ was the ‘stepping stone’ she was to use to advance her aims. This stepping-stone was the reputation she had earned in the Crimea. Hence, answer A.

Explanation

Re-read lines 11-20. You will see that the ‘fulcrum’ was the ‘stepping stone’ she was to use to advance her aims. This stepping-stone was the reputation she had earned in the Crimea. Hence, answer A.

103. The primary purpose of paragraph 3 is to

Account for conditions in the army

Show the need for hospital reform

Explain Miss Nightingale's main concerns

Argue that peacetime conditions were worse than wartime conditions

Delineate Miss Nightingale's plan for reform

The primary purpose of paragraph 3 is to explain what Ms. Nightingale wanted to do and why. Answer C. Note that answer D is too general - it refers to peacetime and wartime conditions but does not state that it is for the army, and so is unacceptable. Answer B is also too general - we are not concerned with hospitals in general, only the army.

Explanation

The primary purpose of paragraph 3 is to explain what Ms. Nightingale wanted to do and why. Answer C. Note that answer D is too general - it refers to peacetime and wartime conditions but does not state that it is for the army, and so is unacceptable. Answer B is also too general - we are not concerned with hospitals in general, only the army.