Read Theory Answers (36 Passages)

4, Which of the following statements made in the passage least summarises the author's main point?

"Taxonomy is hardly a perfect science"

This Quizlet includes the answers to the following passages... (in order)

-Arrowheads -The Battle of Chancellorsville -Primacy and Recency -Giant Pandas: Bears, Raccoons, or Something Else? -Goldendoodle? -Meltdown -Philip Marlowe, Detective -A Trip to the Top -Mysterious Egyptian Pyramids -The Great Pacific Garbage Patch -Economies of Scale -Public Health Announcement -The Economy -The Highest Court -Point of View -In Opposition: Act #1432 -It's All in the Game -Ursula Pugh -An Artful Dodger -A Good Death -The Legend of Krampus -Scrimshaw -In an Imagined Past -Killer Bees -Unconscious Racial Bias -Easter Island Moai -Tick Tock -The Ticket -Wall-E: Animated Success -New Revenue -Overstepping Authority -The Psalms: Popular and Troubling -Food Deserts -A Beetle in a Box -Freedom of the Press -Confidential Magazine: The End of an Era

7, This passage would most likely be found in

A, A financial newspaper

5, At the end of paragraph 3, the author writes, "So, just as a restaurant owner desires a prime location on a downtown strip, researchers found that links, images, and tabs thrive in prime locations on a webpage." Which of the following literary devices does the author use in this quotation?

A, Analogy, characterized by establishing a relationship based on similarities between two ideas or concepts.

4, Which of the following statements best summarises the main idea of paragraph 3?

A, Archeologists can determine many things about Native American societies simply by looking at an arrowhead.

3, In paragraph 3, the author quotes Hooker as saying, "My plans are perfect. And when I start to carry them out, may God have mercy on Bobby Lee, for I shall have none." The author most likely includes this quote in order to

A, Demonstrate Hooker's belief in his own infallibility

2, As used in paragraph 1, which is the best definition for fervor?

A, Enthusiasm

1, The function of paragraph 2 is to

A, Explain why older forms of detective characters would not work in the United States of the twentieth century

1, Passage 1 is primarily concerned with

A, Explaining how the Supreme Court gained the power to enact large-scale changes

2, According to the passage, the shape of a pyramid I. places most of the weight at the bottom II. might have been based on a special stone III. was originally designed by Pharaoh Khufu

A, I and II

4, Using information in the passage, it can be understood that Javier Soros agrees with I. Jesse Arann II. Ming Dow III. the street activists

A, I only

3, As used in paragraph 2, the word transmitted most nearly means

A, Passed

3, Based on the way it is used in paragraph 6, which is the best antonym for massive?

A, Puny

4, As used in paragraph 2, which is the best ANTONYM for gradually?

A, Suddenly

In the final paragraph, the author writes, "Some climbers have lost limbs due to frostbite or untreated injuries sustained during the summit." This statement is intended to

A, Support a later claim

3, Based on information in paragraph 2, it can be understood that which of the following is directly responsible for energy production in a nuclear reactor?

A, The turning of the turbine blades

7, As used in the final paragraph, which is the best synonym for ambiguous?

A, Vague

7, The author states that each of the following contributes to the classification of a species EXCEPT an animal's

A, Vision

5, How many men did Hooker position behind Lee's army?

B, 70000

2, Using information in the passage, we can understand that which of the following animals would LEAST likely be a carrier of rabies?

B, A shark

1, As used in the passage, what does the term "death zone" refer to?

B, Altitudes higher than 26,000 feet above sea level, where there is not enough oxygen in the atmosphere to sustain human life

7, Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the ways in which the GPGP will negatively affect the environment?

B, Bacteria caused by plastic particles may lead to an increase in infectious diseases

5, Based on information in the passage, it can be understood that cocker spaniels, golden retrievers, and labradors are different from poodles in that they are all likely to

B, Cause problems for those with allergies to animal fur

6, Which of the following factors would be considered a diseconomy of scale?

B, Decreased efficiency

5, The author of this passage is most interested in

B, Explaining the significance of the arrowhead

1, According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a material from which arrowheads were made?

B, Glass

2, The author most likely describes the protests before discussing the economists' opinions on unemployment because it

B, Grabs the reader's attention

4, According to the author, a poodle's fur I. does not shed very much II. is usually very curly III. has a texture that is inherited by crossbred offspring

B, I and II only

2, The primacy effect states that when presented with a list

B, Most people will remember the first item

3, In paragraph 1, the author writes, "These dogs' signature is a wacky, spliced-together name that provides a clue to the dog's mixed parentage." In this sentence, the term "spliced-together" most likely refers to the fact that the

B, Name consists of pieces from two other names

2, In paragraph 2 the author writes, "Similar garbage patches also exist in the Indian Ocean and the North Atlantic." Based on this information, it can be inferred that

B, Oceanic garbage is a global problem

1, As used in paragraph 1, which is the best antonym for reticent?

B, Talkative

3, Based on information in the passage, we can understand that which of the following subjects would NOT be something an archeologist would study?

B, The effects on fish of pollution caused by modern-day corportations

4, Which of the following best summarizes the author's main point?

B, The film portrayals of Philip Marlowe capture the essence of American life in the mid-twentieth century.

5, In paragraph 7, the author mentions that archaeologists found animal bones near a pyramid. According to the author, these bones suggest that

B, The pyramids were not built by slaves

1, Which sentence, if removed from the first paragraph, would strengthen the passage?

C, "Nixon was the first sitting president to visit China since the nation became Communist."

3, Which of the following statements from the passage best explains why climbers should carefully consider the decision to ascend Mount Everest?

C, "There is no way for climbers to prepare for this atmosphere, and even the strongest mountaineers are in grave danger in the death zone."

6, Which of the following statements from the passage represents an opinion, rather than a fact?

C, "This is certainly cause for alarm."

1, According to the passage, why was a pharaoh buried with so much treasure?

C, A pharaoh would be able to use his treasure once he got to the afterlife.

4, In paragraph 2, we learn that an animal has rabies, "the virus circulates throughout its body." Which of the following sentences uses the word circulates most similar to the way in which it is used in paragraph 2?

C, A tiny blood clot may circulate through the aorta and two ventricles of the heart.

5, The author's purpose in writing this passage is most likely to

C, Argue that a species is difficult to classify

8, Using the information in the final paragraph as a guide, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?

C, Byrnes deliberately yanked the control rod.

2, As is used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for honed?

C, Dulled

9, Which of the following details, if added to the passage, would best strengthen the author's argument made in the final paragraph?

C, Every year, of the over 26 billion plastic bottles that are used, only 15% are recycled.

3, Each of the following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT that

C, Giant pandas are clearly members of the raccoon family

3, It can be inferred from Passage 2 that the Supreme Court

C, Has reversed its own rulings several times in the past

7, According to the author, Hooker's advantages going into the Battle of Chancellorsville included I. numbers II. position III. strategy

C, I and II only

2, Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that the word debilitating belongs to which of the following word groups?

C, Incapacitating, crippling, paralysing

1, This passage mostly focuses on

C, Internet browsing behaviors

3, According to the passage, the film portrayals of Philip Marlowe differ from his character in print in that the film portrayals show him to be

C, Less morally pure

4, Based on its use in the final paragraph, it can be inferred that esoteric belongs to which of the following word groups?

C, Mysterious, obscure, inscrutable

1, Based on information in the passage, it can be concluded that Hooker lost the Battle of Chancellorsville mostly because of his

C, Overconfidence

1, At the beginning of the passage the author writes, "What happens to a plastic bottle after you put it in the trash?" Which of the following literary devices does the author use in this sentence?

C, Rhetorical question, characterized by a question posed for effect rather than one that expects a reply.

5, As used in paragraph 4, which is the best synonym for precarious?

C, Risky

8, In paragraph 4, the author describes how the consumption of plastic by tiny sea creatures may harm humans. This effect comes as a result of

C, The food chain, defined as a series of links in which nutrients and energy are passed from creature to creature

6, According to the passage, scientists speculate that the GPGP is

C, Twice the size of Texas

8, The author brings this historical account to life through the use of

C, Vivid details

1, Imagine we were to add a SUBTITLE (a lesser title that goes below the main title) to this passage. We want our subtitle to give a nice summary of what readers will find in this passage should they continue reading. Which of the following subtitles would provide the best summary?

C, Why Crossbred Dogs May Be Better than Purebreds

6, Based on the information in the final paragraph, we can understand that the author thinks that

C, the pyramids are worth visiting even though they have been damaged

6, Which of these statements from the passage best describes why "hybrid vigor" is a desirable trait in a dog?

D, "But when two unrelated breeds mate, the offspring have a reduced chance of genetic problems, as well as increased fertility, good health, and growth."

1, Which of the following statements best summarizes the contents of this passage?

D, Amid protests, analysts present their reasons for continued unemployment.

3, Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be understood that which of the following statements describes things that are "inversely related" to one another?

D, As education rises the rate of unemployment decreases.

6, As used in paragraph 3, the word taxonomy most relates to

D, Categorisation

4, This passage would most likely appear in which of the following magazines?

D, Consumer Technology

3, Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that someone who has "a lack of" something

D, Doesn't have enough of it

1, This passage would most likely be found in a(n)

D, Economics textbook

2, According to Passage 1, the case of Marbury v. Madison

D, Established the right of the Supreme Court to determine whether laws are constitutional

6, The author's tone can best be described as

D, Haunting

1, According to the author, which of the following is required in order to have a pet in Guilford County vaccinated for rabies? I. a fee of five dollars II. a leash for dogs III. a carrier for cats

D, I, II, and III

3, According to the passage, which of the following factors have contributed to the formation of the GPGP? I. waste dumped from cruise ships II. garbage produced on land III. the patterns of ocean currents

D, I, II, and III

4, Using the passage as a guide, we can understand that which of the following has led some people to believe that aliens helped the Ancient Egyptians to build the pyramids?

D, It is difficult to imagine that an ancient civilization with so few tools built something as large and impressive as the pyramids.

5, Which of the following is NOT a good recommendation for those people who want to keep their animals rabies free?

D, Let your dog run free at the local walking trail.

5, According to the author, there are no satellite images of the GPGP because

D, Most of the objects in the patch are very small and do not float on the surface

5, According to the author, diseconomies of scale result when companies become so large that their cost savings are outweighed by the cost of

D, Running the company

4, Based on its use in paragraph 3, it can be inferred that the word propensity belongs to which of the following word groups?

D, Tendency, inclination, predisposition

5, As used in the final paragraph, which is the best synonym for ominous?

D, Threatening

2, As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for esoteric?

D, Understood by few

2, It can be inferred from the passage that Philip Marlowe on screen is each of the following EXCEPT

E, A gentleman

2, Which of the following scenarios accurately describes a situation in which economies of scale could be successfully employed?

E, Having already incurred the high cost of installing underground pipelines throughout the city, a tap water supplier enthusiastically provides service to an increasing number of customers.

6, As used in paragraph 4, the word buoyed most nearly means

E, Heartened

2, The contrast drawn between Lee and Hooker in paragraph 2 is most likely intended to

E, Imply that these men fundamentally differed in their approaches to nearly everything, including battle

9, If this passage were to continue, which of the following would most likely be the first sentence of the next paragraph?

E, Not one to gloat over his success, Lee remarked that the victory had been the product of valiant fighting and good luck, as he began to map out strategies for their next move.

6, This passage is best described as a

E, Review of a recent study

2, The author traces the popularity of the giant panda exhibit at the National Zoo to the

E, Scarcity of giant pandas in zoos

3, Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that a change in which of the following would be most likely to affect a company's external economies of scale?

E, The industry's infrastructure

Mysterious Egyptian Pyramids

Grade 10, 1000L

Philip Marlowe, Detective

Grade 10, 1060L

Meltdown

Grade 10, 1090L

Goldendoodle?

Grade 10, 1160L

The Battle of Chancellorsville

Grade 10, 1170L

The Economy

Grade 10, 1180L

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Grade 10, 1190L

A Trip to the Top

Grade 10, 1210L

Public Health Announcement

Grade 10, 1210L

The Highest Court

Grade 10, 1250L

Primacy and Recency

Grade 11, 1110L

Giant Pandas: Bears, Raccoons, or Something Else?

Grade 11, 1150L

Economies of Scale

Grade 11, 1230L

Arrowheads

Grade 9, 1150L

4, Which of the following literary devices does the author use in the passage? I. Hyperbole, characterized by the use of specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasise the core of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. This usually works to convey an action or sentiment that is generally not realistically possible or plausible but helps to emphasise an emotion. II. Foreshadowing, characterised by the use of words or phrases that hint at something—typically something bad—that is going to happen later in the story. This is done without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense. III. Flashback, characterised by a depiction of specific events which have taken place before the present time in the narration. Flashback devices that are commonly used are past narratives by characters, depictions and references of dreams, and memories. Flashback is used to provide background information to the present situation, place or person.

c, II and III only