2016 E.C. · natural · Q68 · Reading comprehension (reference)
What does 'their' as used in Paragraph 2, Line 5 refer to?
- A. children
- B. reporters
- C. parents
- D. agencies
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: children. The stem is: What does 'their' as used in Paragraph 2, Line 5 refer to? Letter A is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension (reference). 'help for both the children and their parents' - refers to children. Exact line reference unverifiable.
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2016 E.C. · natural · Q91 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences a-d. a. It is also a source of comfort in life. b. Money is used to buy goods and services. c. It is used as a source to fulfill basic needs. d. This means you won't starve if you have it.
- A. d b a c
- B. b c d a
- C. c a d b
- D. a b d c
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: B
Answer B: b c d a. The stem is: Order sentences a-d. a. It is also a source of comfort in life. b. Money is used to buy goods and services. c. It is used as a source to fulfill basic needs. d. This means you won't starve if you have it. Letter B is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence. b -> c -> d -> a.
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2016 E.C. · natural · Q92 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences a-d. a. Some 19.5 million of them are refugees with 50% children. b. The misery will continue unless peace building is given a place. c. This has kept most conflict-affected countries in abject poverty. d. Today about 59.5 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide.
- A. a d c b
- B. b d a c
- C. d a c b
- D. c a b d
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: C
Answer C: d a c b. The stem is: Order sentences a-d. a. Some 19.5 million of them are refugees with 50% children. b. The misery will continue unless peace building is given a place. c. This has kept most conflict-affected countries in abject poverty. d. Today about 59.5 million people are forcibly displaced wo… Letter C is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence. d -> a -> c -> b.
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2016 E.C. · natural · Q93 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences a-d. a. It helps break the cycle of poverty. b. This is particularly true in developing countries. c. In these contexts, empowering youth through education is particularly critical. d. Despite benefits of education, many people still lack access to quality education.
- A. a b c d
- B. c d b a
- C. b a d c
- D. d b c a
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: D
Answer D: d b c a. The stem is: Order sentences a-d. a. It helps break the cycle of poverty. b. This is particularly true in developing countries. c. In these contexts, empowering youth through education is particularly critical. d. Despite benefits of education, many people still lack access to quality educat… Letter D is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence. d -> b -> c -> a.
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2016 E.C. · natural · Q94 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences a-d (job application). a. I saw your vacancy announcement for the marketing job. b. In fact, I have five years of experience as a marketing officer. c. I would be an asset to you if given the employment opportunity. d. I am interested in the position and like your company's mission.
- A. a d b c
- B. c a d b
- C. b c a d
- D. d b c a
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: a d b c. The stem is: Order sentences a-d (job application). a. I saw your vacancy announcement for the marketing job. b. In fact, I have five years of experience as a marketing officer. c. I would be an asset to you if given the employment opportunity. d. I am interested in the position and like you… Letter A is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence. a -> d -> b -> c.
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2016 E.C. · natural · Q98 · Types of paragraph writing
Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from an argumentative piece of writing?
- A. We all enjoyed the scene, particularly, the greenery.
- B. This is for producing a new type of medicine for acne.
- C. Better stick to that old-fashioned view, it saves.
- D. Whether right or wrong, it is up to you to decide.
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: C
Answer C: Better stick to that old-fashioned view, it saves.. The stem is: Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from an argumentative piece of writing? Letter C is the Abrari key for this Types of paragraph writing. Argumentative = persuading/taking a stance; C asserts a position. Ambiguous; official key needed.
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2016 E.C. · natural · Q99 · Types of paragraph writing
Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from an expository piece of writing?
- A. Computers are machines used to key in and save information.
- B. I have this old but properly functioning computer in my office.
- C. As soon as I get to the office, I turn my computer on.
- D. This kind of computer appears to be better in many ways.
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: Computers are machines used to key in and save information.. The stem is: Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from an expository piece of writing? Letter A is the Abrari key for this Types of paragraph writing. Expository = explains/defines.
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2016 E.C. · natural · Q100 · Types of paragraph writing
You would think you are dreaming when this strange creature, a real human being, walks right in front of your eyes. He has a broad chest and shoulders... Looking at you with his four eyes, he says, ... This is most likely:
- A. descriptive
- B. expository
- C. narrative
- D. argumentative
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: descriptive. The stem is: You would think you are dreaming when this strange creature, a real human being, walks right in front of your eyes. He has a broad chest and shoulders... Looking at you with his four eyes, he says, ... This is most likely: Letter A is the Abrari key for this Types of paragraph writing. Vivid physical description = descriptive.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q1 · Paragraph development - exemplification
Topic sentences: I. I believe that being well-educated makes people happier than being rich. II. There are several instances that clearly show that an individual can make a big difference in a country's development. III. The theory of relativity is not that difficult to explain. IV. You will not believe what happened to me on my 17th birthday! Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the exemplification method?
- A. IV
- B. II
- C. III
- D. I
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: B
Answer B: II. The stem is: Topic sentences: I. I believe that being well-educated makes people happier than being rich. II. There are several instances that clearly show that an individual can make a big difference in a country's development. III. The theory of relativity is not that difficult to explain.… Letter B is the Abrari key for this Paragraph development - exemplification. 'Several instances' signals exemplification.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q2 · Paragraph development - argumentative
Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the argumentative method?
- A. IV
- B. II
- C. III
- D. I
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: D
Answer D: I. The stem is: Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the argumentative method? Letter D is the Abrari key for this Paragraph development - argumentative. 'I believe...' opinion invites argumentation.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q3 · Paragraph development - expository
Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the expository method?
- A. IV
- B. II
- C. III
- D. I
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: C
Answer C: III. The stem is: Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the expository method? Letter C is the Abrari key for this Paragraph development - expository. Explaining the theory of relativity = exposition.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q6 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences: a. The main obstacle is the quality of the roads. b. Driving in the city is really difficult. c. I hope the city administration is working hard to improve the situation. d. The number of cars the city hosts is also much higher than the capacity of the city.
- A. b d a c
- B. a d c b
- C. d b a c
- D. b a d c
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: D
Answer D: b a d c. The stem is: Order sentences: a. The main obstacle is the quality of the roads. b. Driving in the city is really difficult. c. I hope the city administration is working hard to improve the situation. d. The number of cars the city hosts is also much higher than the capacity of the city. Letter D is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q7 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences: a. It is, therefore, possible to say that reading with undivided attention for a short time makes people more effective than sitting in a library the whole night. b. One reason for this may be that they get distracted frequently by some noise around them or phone calls from their friends. c. While reading their notes, this might also take their concentration away from what they are reading. d. If they worry too much about the exam and why do some students who study for long hours sometimes fail their exams?
- A. d b c a
- B. b d a c
- C. c d a b
- D. b a d c
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: d b c a. The stem is: Order sentences: a. It is, therefore, possible to say that reading with undivided attention for a short time makes people more effective than sitting in a library the whole night. b. One reason for this may be that they get distracted frequently by some noise around them or phon… Letter A is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence. Sentences are garbled in source; ordering uncertain.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q8 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences: a. The author stated that in an elementary school, teachers were observed paying more attention to outer children. b. I believe being physically attractive is an important factor in determining success in life. c. Such children are more likely to love school and hence become more successful. d. I came to this conclusion after I read an interesting article.
- A. d b c a
- B. b a c d
- C. c b a d
- D. d a c b
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: d b c a. The stem is: Order sentences: a. The author stated that in an elementary school, teachers were observed paying more attention to outer children. b. I believe being physically attractive is an important factor in determining success in life. c. Such children are more likely to love school and… Letter A is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence. Should start with claim (b) then evidence; but options place d first. Uncertain due to garbled text.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q9 · Paragraph coherence
Order sentences: a. Others assert that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. b. To support their claim, they point to the frequent unrest being caused by all the fake news being spread every minute. c. Some people say that social media is doing more harm than good. d. According to them, useful changes happen rapidly all over the world due to social media.
- A. d a b c
- B. c b a d
- C. c a b d
- D. c d a b
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: B
Answer B: c b a d. The stem is: Order sentences: a. Others assert that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. b. To support their claim, they point to the frequent unrest being caused by all the fake news being spread every minute. c. Some people say that social media is doing more harm than good. d. Accor… Letter B is the Abrari key for this Paragraph coherence. c (claim) -> b (support harm) -> a (counter) -> d (support advantages).
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2016 E.C. · social · Q19 · Reading comprehension I
Which one of the following is NOT among student's duties in college?
- A. reading for exams
- B. writing term papers
- C. doing a part-time job
- D. doing assignments
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: C
Answer C: doing a part-time job. The stem is: Which one of the following is NOT among student's duties in college? Letter C is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension I.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q20 · Reading comprehension I
What should students consider before choosing area of study as implied in paragraph 4?
- A. the status of the area of study in the society where they live
- B. the job opportunity there may be for them after graduation
- C. the interest and capacity they have in an area of study
- D. their parents' approval of the area of study
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: C
Answer C: the interest and capacity they have in an area of study. The stem is: What should students consider before choosing area of study as implied in paragraph 4? Letter C is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension I.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q22 · Reading comprehension I
In order to achieve their goals, students do not need
- A. emotional support
- B. the latest computer
- C. enthusiasm for what they study
- D. the capacity to focus
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Answer: B
Answer B: the latest computer. The stem is: In order to achieve their goals, students do not need Letter B is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension I.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q23 · Reading comprehension I
According to the information in paragraph 2, students who doubt themselves
- A. can be successful in college if given the right support
- B. should not be given the chance to join college at all
- C. can only cause trouble to their family and friends
- D. will surely fail in their studies at college
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: can be successful in college if given the right support. The stem is: According to the information in paragraph 2, students who doubt themselves Letter A is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension I.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q24 · Reading comprehension I
Studying in college can be a challenge for some students because they
- A. tend to waste the money they receive from family and friends
- B. do part-time jobs to earn money so that they can have fun
- C. choose to have fun and relax rather than studying hard
- D. may not afford to buy materials required for their study
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: D
Answer D: may not afford to buy materials required for their study. The stem is: Studying in college can be a challenge for some students because they Letter D is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension I. Passage notes tuition/books are expensive.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q28 · Reading comprehension II
The author suggests that the best way to prevent plagiarism in colleges is to ______
- A. train university authorities so they can easily prevent it from happening
- B. train teachers to be able to detect the crime when it is committed
- C. make students aware in advance that the act is wrong
- D. punish the criminal when he/she is found cheating
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: C
Answer C: make students aware in advance that the act is wrong. The stem is: The author suggests that the best way to prevent plagiarism in colleges is to ______ Letter C is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension II.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q29 · Reading comprehension II
It is implied in paragraph 2 that _______
- A. the majority of students commit this crime but it's not taken seriously
- B. buying material from the Internet is the most frequent way of cheating
- C. there is nothing universities/colleges can do to control academic theft
- D. plagiarism can easily be detected and there are punishments for it
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: the majority of students commit this crime but it's not taken seriously. The stem is: It is implied in paragraph 2 that _______ Letter A is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension II. Paragraph 2 is about social unacceptability/trust; options don't cleanly match. Uncertain.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q31 · Reading comprehension II
The right thing to do for students who believe their writing skills are not so good is to ______
- A. try harder and improve their own writing skills through repeated practice
- B. focus on just the idea and let the teacher worry about the accuracy of their writing
- C. ask their friends to write essays for them instead of taking them from the Internet
- D. buy essays from the Internet legally
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: A
Answer A: try harder and improve their own writing skills through repeated practice. The stem is: The right thing to do for students who believe their writing skills are not so good is to ______ Letter A is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension II.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q32 · Reading comprehension II
If students have too many assignments to complete, they
- A. should withdraw and take some time to improve their skills
- B. can ask their classmates to do some of the work for them
- C. have no choice but borrow some material from the Internet
- D. can try and convince their teacher to give them more time
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: D
Answer D: can try and convince their teacher to give them more time. The stem is: If students have too many assignments to complete, they Letter D is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension II.
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2016 E.C. · social · Q33 · Reading comprehension II
Which one of the following is NOT a problem caused by plagiarism?
- A. The student's social relationships can be negatively affected
- B. The student can receive an F for the course or assignment
- C. The student can be suspended from the college/university
- D. The student can waste a lot of time surfing the Internet
Worked solutionUnofficial
Answer: D
Answer D: The student can waste a lot of time surfing the Internet. The stem is: Which one of the following is NOT a problem caused by plagiarism? Letter D is the Abrari key for this Reading comprehension II.
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