SECTION 2 Time 30 minutes 39 Questions 6.

(D) diseases, while fearing an epidemic (E) diseases, the fear of an epidemic

2020 PT 3 | Grammar

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Circulation of English newspapers grew to unprecedented numbers after the emergence of the halfpenny newspaper in the 1890s. (A) Circulation of English newspapers grew to unprecedented (B) The circulating of English newspapers was unprecedented, it grew to (C) The circulation of English newspapers unprecedentedly have grown in (D) Circulation grew for English newspapers, unprecedented in (E) English newspapers circulation has grown to unprecedented

Temperatures are often higher in the city than in the countryside because stone, brick, and asphalt absorb sunlight, while green leaves reflected it. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) while green leaves reflected it whereas green leaves reflect it rather than green leaves reflecting it instead of it being reflected by green leaves but it was reflected by green leaves

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Lacking the information to make appropriate decisions, the local school administrators found it difficult to implement the sweeping educational reform law. (A) Lacking the information to make appropriate decisions, the local school administrators found it difficult to (B) Lacking the information to make appropriate decisions was why local school administrators found it difficult to (C) Because of lacking the information to make appropriate decisions, local school administrators had difficulty to (D) Difficult to implement, the local school administrators lacked the information to make appropriate decisions and (E) Local school administrators who lacked the information to make appropriate decisions and were finding it difficult to

Among the great twentieth-century authors to write about the conditions of modern life was T.S. Eliot, whose poems, plays, and essays describe the quest of meaning in a society devoid of substance. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) life was T.S. Eliot, whose life were T.S. Eliot, whose life were T.S. Eliot, who in life was T.S. Eliot, who in his life, T.S. Eliot in his

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Since he is hungry and having no money, Jean Valjean steals a loaf of bread early in Victor Hugos novel. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Since he is hungry and having no money Hungry and with the lack of money Being hungry and he has no money Because he is hungry and has no money Motivated by being hungry and no money

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The struggling theatre may have to shut down soon because most of its money has been spent and there is an insufficiency of new income coming in to pay expenses. 9. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) there is an insufficiency of new income coming in insufficient new income coming an insufficiency of income its income is insufficient there its income is insufficient

Big John Patton, a soul jazz organ player in the 1960s, often departed from its aesthetic traditions when collaborating with experimental jazz musicians. (A) often departed from its aesthetic traditions when collaborating with (B) he often departs from its aesthetic traditions when collaborating with (C) collaborates, often departing from the aesthetic traditions of soul jazz with (D) when he collaborated, often departs from the aesthetic traditions of soul jazz with (E) often departed from the aesthetic traditions of soul jazz when he collaborated with

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Hearing no objections from property holders at the meeting, the town councils vote was in favor of closing off Bradley Street to cars. (A) the town councils vote was in favor of closing off Bradley Street to cars (B) the town council voted to close Bradley Street to cars (C) a vote in favor of closing Bradley Street to cars was made by the town council (D) approval to close Bradley Street to cars was voted by the town council (E) the town council, voting, favored to close Bradley Street to cars

10. Although he composed many of the most popular songs of the twentieth century, but Irving Berlin never learned to read music. (A) Although he composed many of the most popular songs of the twentieth century, but Irving Berlin never learned to read music. (B) Despite never learning to read music, many of the most popular songs of the twentieth century were composed by Irving Berlin. (C) Even though he never learned to read music, Irving Berlin composed many of the most popular songs of the twentieth century.

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Increasingly aware of the mosquitos role in transmitting certain diseases, and fearing of an epidemic, the mayor finally decided to drain the town pond. (A) diseases, and fearing of an epidemic (B) diseases and because of being fearful about an epidemic (C) diseases and fearful of an epidemic

2020 PT 3 | Grammar 16. Many people say that dolphins are as intelligent as human beings, but at present there is no accepted procedure for proving its truth. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) its truth them as such how true it is the truth of the assertion the truth of such assertions of theirs

(D) Irving Berlin composed many of the most popular songs of the twentieth century despite how he never learned to read music. (E) Irving Berlin, though he composed many of the most popular songs of the twentieth century, he never learned to read music.

11. Dove Cottage, near Grasmere, England, was home to the poet William Wordsworth for eight years; today, it is a major tourist attraction. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) years; today, it is years, thus making him years, now being years; today, years, it is now 17. Some of the applicants saw the position as the job they had always wanted, but for others they saw in it a stepping-stone to more prestigious positions. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) wanted, but for others they saw in it wanted; others seeing it wanted, to others as wanted; others saw it as wanted, while it was seen by others as being

12. The effects of chemical fertilizers with high levels of phosphate are more harmful than organic fertilizers. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) organic fertilizers with organic fertilizers those of organic fertilizers when organic fertilizers are used if one uses organic fertilizers 18. A grand residential square of integrated design, the Place Royale of Paris was imitated in many cities. (A) the Place Royale of Paris was imitated in many cities (B) many cities built imitations of the Place Royale of Paris (C) imitations of the Place Royale of Paris were built in many cities (D) they built imitations of the Place Royale of Paris in many cities (E) the building of many imitations of the Place Royale of Paris was done in many cities

13. One argument in favor of an annual family picnic, which would include relatives from across the state, because getting together in other ways is so difficult. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) state, because getting together state; because to get together state, is that getting together state is getting together state, that is because to get together

19. While strolling down Broadway, that was when Marty and Keith decided to phone their former girlfriends. (A) that was when Marty and Keith decided to phone their former girlfriends (B) it was decided to phone their former girlfriends by Marty and Keith (C) Marty and Keiths phone was used to call their former girlfriends (D) then the decision of Marty and Keith to phone their former girlfriends took place (E) Marty and Keith decided to phone their former girlfriends

14. The new medical school is accepting applications from around the world, there will be 200 places in the entering class. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) world, there will be world, it will have world, and there would be world; with world for the

15. Harriet Beecher Stowe was renowned not only in the United States but also in Europe: in Rome she could seldom walk through the streets unrecognized. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Europe: in Europe; still, in Europe, not even in Europe, in Europe, including in

20. They have two opposite strategies, one focused and one broad, scientists say they have made progress in taming two of the most intractable types of cancer. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) They have two opposite strategies They having opposing strategies Using two opposite strategies Using two opposed strategies Having used apposite strategies


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2020 PT 3 | Grammar 28. In the middle of the eighteenth century, American surveyors such as George Washington created maps that were
A

Although we may regard China as one huge country, they are a land of 56 nationalities, some of which
B C

are ethnically related to cultural groups found elsewhere in

D

much more accurate than previous mapmakers because of

B C D

Central and Southeast Asia. No error

E

dramatic improvements in surveying techniques. No error

E

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Although Marion had made a commitment to finish the

A

29.

Before he found his current job, Edward had spent several

A

painting by September, she had neither the energy or the

B C

miserable years working in a large commercial bakery where the expression of outrageously offensive opinions were as
B C

inclination to continue working on it. No error

D E

common as saying hello. No error

D E

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When the workers finally rebelled, issues that had been

A B

dormant for years suddenly assume new importance.

C D

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Feeling that the committee had too hastily decided several

A B C

No error
E

important issues, Councilman Chambers asked for further

D

consideration be given to his colleagues proposal. No error

E

24.

Twigs and fallen leaves smother emerging grass and so

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should be kept off the lawn, but it also provides the perfect
B C

31.

The main reason that kidney cancers are so deadly is

A B

insulation against cold and frost for flowers and shrubs.

D

because they are typically discovered too late. No error

C D E

No error
E

32. Nineteenth-century artist Rosa Bonheur won critical acclaim, particularly for her animal studies, and becoming the first
A B C

When first acted in 1997, the sustainable growth rate

A B

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formula looked like a reasonable way to restrain

C D

Medicare spending. No error

E

woman to receive the Grand Cross of the French Legion of

D

Honor. No error
E

33.

Mr. Benezra, already planning a more modest expansion,

A

swiftly explored the possibility to acquire more space

B C

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There are dozens of constitutional monarchies in the world,

A

and reopened negotiations. No error

D E

but their kings and queens are, in most cases, nothing more
B C

than a figurehead. No error

D E

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It would have been an even better decision if Mr.

A B

Bloomberg would have decided to give the president of the

C

27.

Central to Dr. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoots 1994 book are the

A B

teachers union, Michael Mulgrew, some early warning.

D

lives of six Black Americans who, during extended conversations with the author over several years, shared
C

No error
E

with her their memories, struggles, and dreams. No error

D E

2020 PT 3 | Grammar 37. Which of the following phrases should be inserted at the beginning of sentence 5 (reproduced below)? The slama talent show for poetswas going to be anything but dull.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

Questions 35-39 refer to the following passage. (1) Have you ever been to a poetry slam? (2) I saw the event listed on the schedule on the Downtown Summer Festival, and I decided to go just to satisfy my curiosity. (3) Even before sitting down, the decision was to stay only for a few minutes. (4) I have always loved poetry, but even good poems can sound dull when people read them aloud in a flat, singsong voice. (5) The slama talent show for poetswas going to be anything but dull. (6) The people signed up to read were performing their own poems, acting, shouting, waving their arms, even darting around the room to the rhythm of the words. (7) Volunteers from the audience acted as judges, giving each poet a score. (8) Sometimes the judges agreed, but often the scores were far apart. (9) To my surprise, the people in the audience booed or cheered the poets, the judges, and even the referee. (10) They were not exactly unruly. (11) The words and the body language of the poets was causing the energy level in the room to go sky-high. (12) After a few rounds, so being when only the finalists were left, the judges then announced the name of the poet with the highest score. (13) This years winner, a boy who performed a poem comparing white-water rafting to the rough but beautiful ride of life, was a student from my school. (14) I cannot hardly wait for next years slam.

Consequently, I knew that Later, I reasoned that Finally, I was anxious to see that I could see, however, that Nevertheless, I thought if

38. Which of the following is the best way to revise and combine sentence 10 and 11 (reproduced below)? They were not exactly unruly. The words and the body language of the poets was causing the energy level in the room to go skyhigh.
(A) Because of the words and the body language of the poets,

(B)

(C) (D)

(E)

they were not exactly unruly, but the energy level in the room went sky-high. The energy level in the room went sky-high due to the poets words and body language, and even then the audience are not exactly unruly. Although not exactly unruly, the poets words and body language makes the energy level in the room sky-high. They were not exactly being unruly, the energy level in the room was going sky-high because of the words and body language of the poets. The audience was not exactly unruly, but the poets words and body language made the energy level in the room go sky-high.

35. Which of the following sentences is best to insert between sentences 1 and 2?
(A) Sometimes people who dont like to read poetry find out that (B) (C) (D) (E)

39. In context, what is the best way to deal with sentence 12 (reproduced below)? After a few rounds, so being when only the finalists were left, the judges then announced the name of the poet with the highest score. Leave it as it is. Place it after sentence 8. Delete so being when and start a new sentence after left. Follow it with a sentence giving the name of the winning poet. (E) Connect it to sentence 13 with a comma.
(A) (B) (C) (D)

they enjoy listening to it when it is read aloud. The first one I attended was in my own hometown. People from all around the state come to the Downtown Summer Festival. Students, in particular, are attracted to poetry readings. The range of events offered this year at the Downtown Summer Festival was more impressive than ever.

36. Which of the following revisions is most needed in sentence 3 (reproduced below)? Even before sitting down, the decision was to stay only for a few minutes.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

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Delete down. Insert Furthermore at the beginning. Change only to merely. Change the decision was to I had decided. Insert at the poetry slam after stay.