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SET1. OG. 4. ..................................................................................................................................... 2 SET2. OG. 5. ..................................................................................................................................... 2 SET3. OG. 6. ..................................................................................................................................... 4 SET4. OG. 7. ..................................................................................................................................... 5 SET5. OG. 8. ..................................................................................................................................... 6 SET6. OG. 9. ..................................................................................................................................... 7 SET7. OG. 10. ................................................................................................................................... 8 SET8. 2005. 10. ................................................................................................................................ 9 SET9. 2006. 1. ................................................................................................................................ 10 SET10. 2006.5. ............................................................................................................................... 11 SET11. 2006.10. (OG1) .................................................................................................................. 12 SET12. 2007. 1. (OG2) ................................................................................................................... 14 SET13. 2007. 5. (OG3) ................................................................................................................... 15 SET14. 2007. 10. ............................................................................................................................ 16 SET15. 2008. 1. .............................................................................................................................. 17

SET16. 2008. 5. .............................................................................................................................. 18 SET17. 2008. 10. ............................................................................................................................ 20 SET18. 2009.1. ............................................................................................................................... 22 SET19. 2009. 5. .............................................................................................................................. 23 SET20. 2009. 10. ............................................................................................................................ 24 SET21. 2010. 1. .............................................................................................................................. 25 SET22. 2010. 5. .............................................................................................................................. 26 SET23. 2010. 10. ............................................................................................................................ 27 SET24. 2011. 1. ............................................................................................................................... 28 SET25. 2011. 5. ............................................................................................................................... 29 SET26. 2011. 10. ............................................................................................................................. 30 SET27. 2012. 1. .............................................................................................................................. 30 SET28. 2012. 5.（北美） ............................................................................................................... 31

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SET1. OG. 4.

2. Conners, a publishing and media services company, is acquiring Dispatch Education, it manufactures school uniforms. (A). Dispatch Education, it manufactures (B). Dispatch Education, which manufactures (C). Dispatch Education, manufacturing (D). Dispatch Education; it is manufacturing (E). Dispatch Education; for the manufacturing of

4. During the labor dispute, barrels of potatoes were emptied across the highway, and they

thereby blocked it to all traffic. (A). highway, and they thereby blocked it to all traffic (B). highway and therefore blocking it to all traffic (C). highway, by which all traffic was therefore blocked (D). highway, and therefore this had all traffic blocked (E). highway, thereby blocking all traffic

9. Having command of pathos, tragedy, as well as humor, George Eliot is considered to be a

great English novelist. (A). Having command of pathos, tragedy, as well as humor (B). Having command of pathos, tragedy, and her humorous side (C). By being in command of both pathos and tragedy and also humor (D). With her command of pathos and tragedy and being humorous (E). Because of her command of pathos, tragedy, and humor

16. Along (A) the curve of islands known as the Florida Keys lies (B) a reef of living coral, the only one (C) of a kind (D) in the continental United States. No error (E)

10. Lacking good instruction, my mistakes in creating a graph to illustrate historical trends were

numerous.

(A). my mistakes in creating a graph to illustrate historical trends were numerous (B). I made numerous mistakes in creating a graph to illustrate historical trends (C). there were numerous mistakes in the graph I created to illustrate historical trends (D). I created a graph to illustrate historical trends with numerous mistakes (E). the graph I made for illustrating historical trends had numerous mistakes

14. The city is populated by many people who, although their common language is English, the

languages at home range from speaking Armenian to Zapotec.

(A). the languages at home range from speaking Armenian to Zapotec (B). speaking at home is in languages ranging from Armenian to Zapotec (C). the languages range from Armenian to Zapotec at home (D). speak languages at home that range from Armenian to Zapotec (E). they are speaking languages at home ranging from Armenian to Zapotec

SET2. OG. 5.

1. The delegates coming this far, they did not want to return without accomplishing something. (A). The delegates coming this far, they (B). Coming this far, the delegates felt they (C). Having come this far, the delegates (D). To come this far, the delegates


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(E). The delegates came this far, so that they Doing 2. After marching for four hours in temperatures exceeding ninety degrees, the band members

were as soaked as if marching through a rainstorm. (A). if marching (B). having marched (C). if from marching (D). if they had marched (E). if they would have marched

5. American journalist Harriet Quimby, the first woman to pilot a plane across the English

Channel, doing it just nine years after the Wright brothers' first powered flight. (A). Harriet Quimby, the first woman to pilot a plane across the English Channel, doing it (B). Harriet Quimby the first woman who piloted a plane across the English Channel, and who

did so (C). Harriet Quimby became the first woman to have piloted a plane across the English

Channel and did it (D). Harriet Quimby became the first woman to pilot a plane across the English Channel,

accomplishing this feat (E). Harriet Quimby was the first woman piloting a plane across the English Channel, the feat

was accomplished 10. The heat was already overwhelming and lasted a week, which duration made it seem sheer

torture. (A). overwhelming and lasted a week, which duration made it seem (B). overwhelming, and because of lasting a week, it made it seem (C). overwhelming and lasted the duration of a week to make it to seem (D). overwhelming, and its lasting a week made it seem (E). overwhelming and, by lasting a week, making it seem

17. No one objects to (A) his company, even though he has made insulting remarks about (B)

almost every (C) member of the group, when (D) he is a remarkably witty man. No error (E) 25. The decline in science education during the period had (A) two causes: less funding for (B)

scientific Research with a decrease (C) in jobs related to (D) space and defense. No error (E) 1. At Versailles after the First World War, the Allies believed they had drafted a treaty that

would have ensured permanent peace. (A). would have ensured permanent peace (B). would ensure permanent peace (C). had ensured permanent peace (D). will ensure permanent peace (E). ensures permanent peace

2. The new bird sanctuary, consisting of one hundred acres of unspoiled tideland and is

protected by the state. (A). sanctuary, consisting of one hundred acres of unspoiled tideland, and is protected by the

state (B). sanctuary is protected by the state, it consists of one hundred acres of unspoiled tideland (C). sanctuary, consisting of one hundred acres of unspoiled tideland, is protected by the state (D). sanctuary is protected by the state consisting of one hundred acres of unspoiled tideland (E). sanctuary to consist of one hundred acres of unspoiled tideland and to be protected by the

state 3. Most people know about calories and nutrition, but they do not use this knowledge to lose

weight permanently and keep it off. (A). permanently and keep it off (B). permanent and have it stay off (C). and have it be off permanently (D). and make it permanent


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(E). and keep it off permanently 6. Chaplin will not be remembered for espousing radical causes any more than they will

remember Wayne for endorsing conservative political candidates. (A). any more than they will remember Wayne (B). as will Wayne not be remembered (C). any more than Wayne will be remembered (D). just as they will not remember Wayne (E). no more than Wayne will be remembered

7. Civil rights leader and author W. E. B. Du Bois was interested in drama because he believed

that if you represented historical events on stage it could have a greater, more lasting effect than any exhibit or lecture.

(A). if you represented historical events on stage it (B). with the events of history represented on stage they (C). events which were represented historically on stage (D). by representing historical events on stage (E). representing historical events on stage

SET3. OG. 6.

4. No one is more sorrier than me that you missed the awards ceremony. (A). more sorrier than me (B). sorrier than I (C). more sorry like myself (D). as sorry like I am (E). sorrier but me

7. Whether the ancient Egyptians actually sailed or did not to South America remains uncertain, but Heyerdahl’s Ra II expedition demonstrated that they could have done so. (A). Whether the ancient Egyptians actually sailed or did not (B). Whether in actuality the ancient Egyptians sailed or did not (C). The actuality of the sailing by the ancient Egyptians (D). That the ancient Egyptians actually sailed (E). The ancient Egyptians, their actual sailing It is important that you study English. That You study English is important.

9. Isolated by the sea, the aboriginal peoples of Australia had developed a unique culture long before the arrival of Europeans. (A). had developed a unique culture (B). had a unique culture and it developed (C). having developed a unique culture (D). have a unique culture, it developed (E). have a unique culture; development was

15. Few issues of public policy are (A) as likely (B) to provoke widespread interest as that (C) involving possible danger to (D) the health or safety of children. No error (E)


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SET4. OG. 7.

8. C.G. Jung, a Swiss psychologist, whose renown as a pioneer in the field of psychoanalysis almost equals that of Sigmund Freud. (A). C.G Jung. a Swiss psychologist, whose renown as a pioneer (B). C.G. Jung. who was a Swiss psychologist and whose renown as a pioneer (C). A Swiss with renown as a psychological pioneer, C.G. Jung (D). C.G. Jung was a Swiss psychologist whose renown as a pioneer (E). A Swiss. C.G Jung who was a psychological pioneer and whose renown

11. Readers of the novice writer’s recent book have said that it is at once frustrating because of its chaotic structure but its originality is still a delight. (A). but its originality is still a delight (B). although it is delightfully original (C). and it is delightful in its originality (D). while being so original as so delight them (E). and delightful because of its originality

18. Though best known (A) as a jazz vocalist, he also enjoyed (B) gospel music, whereby (C) he told his manager that he wanted to make a recording of (D) his favorite gospel songs. No error (E)

20. In 1850 Jim Beckwourth, a Black .American explorer, discovered (A) in the (B) mountains of the Sierra Nevada a pass soon becoming (C) an important gateway to (D) California gold-rash country. No error (E)

25. As a student becomes familiar with (A) both early and contemporary Native American Literature, one (B) may notice that (C) traditional stories have influenced (D) recent ones. No error (E)

4. The information age has ushered children into a global society, this situation causing educators to lament a lack of texts that explain the diversity of cultures. (A). this situation causing educators to lament (B). which is the cause of educators lamenting (C). this causing educators’ laments over (D). a situation causing educators to lament (E). and with it educators’ lament at

6. Anita liked to watch television, of which she found the science programs especially

fascinating. (A). television, of which she found the science programs especially fascinating (B). television; she found the science programs especially fascinating (C). television, and it was especially the science programs that were of fascination (D). television; the fascination of the science programs especially (E). television, especially fascinating to her were the science programs

13. If we compare the number of alligators with the Gila monster over time, we see that the alligator is in decline.

(A). If we compare the number of alligators with the Gila monster over time, we see that the alligator is

(B). Comparing the number of alligators and the Gila monster, we see that alligators are (C). In comparison with Gila monster, the number of alligators are (D). To compare the alligator with Gila monsters is to show that it is (E). A comparison over time of the numbers of alligators and Gila monsters shows that

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SET5. OG. 8.

1. The problem of copyright violation, frequently compounded in certain countries because the sale and use of copyrighted materials are not tightly controlled. (A). violation, frequently compounded in certain countries because (B). violation, frequently compounded in certain countries and (C). violation, frequently compounded in certain countries when (D). violation is frequently compounded in certain countries where (E). violation is frequently compounded in certain countries so

2. The protesters coming this far, they decided to insist that they meet with the president of the board before leaving the building. (A). The protesters coming this far, they (B). They, coming this far, the protesters (C). Having come this far, the protesters (D). To come this far, the protesters (E). The protesters came this far, so that they

7. Finding a wide variety of financial service in a small city is usually not as easy as it is in metropolitan areas. (A). it is (B). is that (C). for those (D). for that (E). are those

9. Today the primary role of advertising may be to appeal and persuade rather than what it once did, educating and informing. (A). what it once did, educating and informing (B). what it once did, which was educating arid informing (C). what it once was, education and information (D). educating and informing, what it once did (E). what it once was, to educate and inform

16. In the early days (A) of the steam locomotive, compassionate (B) engineers would sometimes have thrown (C) coal overboard in poor (D) neighborhoods. No error (E)

26. Professor Chen repeated her point that (A) the hero, if given (B) the chance to relive (C) the moment, would choose to do it (D). No error (E)

5. Although only two inches long, the shrew is a mammal and therefore a relative of elephants and giraffes. (A). Although only (B). Whereas only (C). Despite a size (D). While its site is (E). Since it is

6. Many prospective actors in the area auditioned for roles in the movie, and only few were selected. (A). Many prospective actors in the area auditioned for roles m the movie, and only a few

were selected. (B). Many prospective actors, having auditioned for roles in the movie, only a few in the area

were selected. (C). Many prospective actors in the area auditioned for roles in the movie, but only a few

were selected. (D). Only a few were selected, many prospective actors in the area having auditioned for roles

in the movie. (E). After many prospective actors in the area auditioned for role in the movie, only a few

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9. During the 1980’s, the income gap between the richest arid the poorest Americans widened

significantly, while continuing to expand in the 1990’s. (A). significantly, while continuing to expand (B). significantly, and it continued to expand (C). significantly with continuing expansion (D). significantly, it continued expanding (E). significantly, continuing expanding

14. High school graduates usually do not end up earning as much income as college graduates do, this being why so many high school students go on to pursue college degrees.

(A). do, this being why so many high school students (B). do, this is why so many high school students (C). do; this fact explains why so many high school students (D). do; this fact explaining the reason for why so many high school students (E). do, explaining why so many high school students

SET6. OG. 9.

5. The programmers always talked of having too much to do, but in truth they had a lesser amount of work to do than their colleagues.

(A). they had a lesser amount of work to do than (B). their work was the least among (C). they were having less work to do than (D). the amount of work they had to do was the least of (E). they had less work to do than

8. The revolt against Victorianism was perhaps even more marked in poetry than either fiction

or drama. (A). either fiction or drama (B). either fiction or in drama (C). either in fiction or drama (D). in either fiction or drama (E). in either fiction or in drama

10. In Germany, foresters discovered that trees killed by acid rain had begun to die four years

earlier, even though the trees had shown no signs of disease then. (A). earlier, even though the trees had shown no signs of disease then (B). earlier, but not showing any signs of disease then (C). earlier, no outward signs of disease had been shown then in the trees, however (D). earlier, without any signs of disease shown then (E). earlier, not then having shown any signs of disease, however

20. She claimed that the “representational” actor is having to imitate (A) a character’s behavior, whereas (B) the “presentational” actor attempts to reveal (C) human behavior through self-understanding (D). No error (E)

2. In her letter, Ms. Kopel stated that she had proof that the treasurer had stolen some the

money.

(A). stated that she had (B). stated about having (C). made a statement of having (D). gave a statement that she had (E). had a statement there about having

5. Today more and more women are becoming doctors, lawyers, engineers, chemists, or other professions.


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(A). or other professions (B). or they work in other professions (C). or at work in other professional fields (D). or professionals in other fields (E). or in other professional fields

14. The eerie songs of humpback whales, often lower in pitch and longer than birds, are

intriguing to scientists partly because whales have no functional vocal cords.

(A). The eerie songs of humpback whales, often lower in pitch and longer than birds, (B). The eerie songs of humpback whales, which are often lower in pitch and last longer than

birds, (C). Humpback whales’ eerie songs, often pitched lower and longer than that of birds, (D). The eerie songs of humpback whales, often lower in pitch and lasting longer than those of

birds, (E). Often being lower in pitch and lasting longer than birds, the eerie songs of humpback

whales

SET7. OG. 10.

3. Having been a victim of malicious rumors, Helen purposely avoided gossips. (A). Having been a victim of malicious rumors, (B). Her being a victim of malicious rumors, (C). Her having been victimized by malicious rumors, (D). Because being a victim of malicious rumors, (E). Because having been a victim of malicious rumors,

4. In many states, they have laws to allow students to vote wherever they choose, either at their

homes or their college residences. (A). they have laws to allow students to vote whatever (B). they have laws to allow students to vote where (C). their laws allowing students to wherever (D). the laws allow students to vote wherever (E). the laws allow students to vote in the place where

8. Scientists are seeking better ways to predict damage from earthquakes, and they are using

supersensitive recorders to study how rock breaks and moves in an earthquake. (A). Scientists are seeking better ways to predict damage from earthquakes, and they (B). Scientists who seek better ways to predict damage from earthquakes, they (C). Scientists seeking better ways to predict damage from earthquakes (D). Seeking better ways for the predict of damage from earthquakes, scientists who (E). Seeking to better predict damage from earthquakes is why scientists

9. Some doctors believe that the types of injuries sustained in contact sports are no different for

children than young adults. (A). are no different for children than young adults. (B). is no different for children than being young adults. (C). are no different for children than for young adults. (D). are no different for children than for those who are young adults. (E). are no different from those children than young adults.

19. George Thornton Emmons was one (A) of a handful of ethnographers who committed (B) their life (C) to studying (D) the Tlingit culture of the Northwest Coast. No error (E)

21. In a world that (A) the rate of technological and social change accelerates frighteningly (B),

change itself (C) often seems to be the only constant (D). No error (E)


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2. The disposal of nuclear fission’s unwanted by-products is one of the thorniest problems in developing nuclear power.

(A). The disposal of nuclear fission’s unwanted by-products is (B). unwanted by-products of nuclear fission that need to be disposed of are (C). How nuclear fission’s unwanted by-products get to be disposal of is (D). Ridding nuclear fission of unwanted by-products are (E). For nuclear fission to get rid of unwanted by-products is

3. No biographer can attest to absolute accuracy in documenting the activities of his or her subject, this biographer of Cesar Chavez is no exception.

(A). subject, this biographer of Cesar Chavez is no exception. (B). subject, and this biographer of Cesar Chavez is no exception. (C). subject, this biography of Cesar Chavez is no exception. (D). subject, such a biography of this one of Cesar Chavez is no exception. (E). subject, which this Cesar Chavez biographer being no exception.

4. Unlike Charles Lamb, Horace Walpole actually set out to be the historian of his age.

(A). Unlike Charles Lamb, Horace Walpole actually set out to be the historian of his age. (B). Unlike Charles Lamb, Horace Walpole was out to be the historian of his age. (C). Unlike Charles Lamb, Horace Walpole actually set out to be the historian of his age and Lamb did not (D). Charles Lamb did not, but Horace Walpole’s intension was to be the historian of his age. (E). Different from Charles Lamb, for being the historian of his age was the intention of

Horace Walpole. 13. Although he played a leading role in planning spacecraft expeditions, Dr. Carl Sagan

refused to accept praise for the plants he designed nor otherwise profiting from later advancements in space exploration.

(A). designed nor otherwise profiting (B). had designed nor otherwise did he profit (C). has designed nor otherwise to have profited (D). designed or otherwise profited (E). had designed or otherwise to profit

SET8. 2005. 10.

6. The article featured the Sea Islands because many were known there to live much as their ancestors of a century ago had lived. (A). many were known there to live (B). they were known there for living (C). many of the people there were known to live (D). of the many people, they were there living (E). of knowing that many people lived there

7. A poetic form congenial to Robert Browning was the dramatic monologue, it let him explore a

character's mind without the simplifications demanded by stage productions. (A). monologue, it let him explore (B). monologue, which let him explore (C). monologue that lets him explore (D). monologue; letting him explore (E). monologue by letting him do exploration of

10. When for the first time the United States imported more oil than it exported, Americans

should have realized that an energy crisis was imminent and could happen in the future. (F). was imminent and could happen in the future (G). could happen imminently in the future


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(H). will be imminent and happening soon (I). is an imminent thing (J). might be imminent

11. Intimacy, love, and marriage are three different, if interrelated, subjects. 背

(A). different, if interrelated, subjects (B). interrelated subjects, being, however, different (C). different subjects, whereas they are interrelated (D). different subjects when interrelated (E). subjects that are different although being interrelated

SET9. 2006. 1.

4. When the news spread how new goldfields were discovered in Nome, Alaska, thousands abandoned Dawson, the site of the previous gold rush.

(A). how new goldfields were discovered (B). how there was discovery of new goldfields (C). about new goldfields, which they discovered (D). about new goldfields, and they were discovered (E). about new goldfields that had been discovered

10. In similarity with some other great works, the enduring horror tale Frankenstein was first

published anonymously; its author, Mary Shelley, wrote the novel when she was not quite nineteen years old.

(A). In similarity with (B). As (C). Like what happened with (D). Like the case with (E). Like

17. Because the garden was untended (A), the windows had no (B) shutters, and the lawn

overrun (C) by weeds, people passing by (D) the old house assumed that it was unoccupied. No error (E)

6. A discovery in New Jersey actually contributed to the early economic development of

America and, in 1714. a worker uncovered a green rock containing copper.

(A). America and, in 1714, a worker uncovered (B). America when, in 1714. a worker uncovered (C). America, thus, in 1714, a worker uncovered (D). America, that being a worker in 1714 uncovering (E). America, it was in 1714 a worker uncovered

10. Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the United States, its adobe architecture, spectacular

setting, and clear, radiant light have long made it a magnet for artists.

(A). Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the United States, its (B). Santa Fe, which is one of the oldest cities in the United States, its (C). Santa Fe, which is one of the oldest cities in the United States, has (D). Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the United Stales; its (E). Santa Fe, one of the oldest cities in the United States, and its

14. Some beaches are frequently contaminated by untreated sewage that flows into the ocean,

which can last for several days.

(A). ocean, which can last for several days (B). ocean that can last for several days (C). ocean, it can last for several days


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(D). ocean, while contamination can last several days (E). ocean; the contamination can last for several days

SET10. 2006.5.

9. Professor Brand, who enjoys welcoming international students to her home on Thanksgiving, served the traditional turkey dressed in Pilgrim clothing.

(A). served the traditional turkey dressed in Pilgrim clothing (B). served the traditional turkey, dressing in Pilgrim clothing (C). serving the traditional turkey and dressed in Pilgrim clothing (D). dressed in Pilgrim clothing to serve the traditional turkey (E). dressed in Pilgrim clothing and the traditional turkey was served

10. Chop suey originated in the United States, and many people assume that it was China.

(A). and many people assume that it was (B). many people assuming (C). not, as many people assume, in (D). not what many people assume being (E). but many people assume it to be

11. The discrepancy between the richness of Shakespeare's works and how much biographical

information is lacking has not diminished over centuries.

(A). how much biographical information is lacking (B). the lacking of much biographical information (C). the lack of biographical information about Shakespeare (D). there is a lack of biographical information (E). Shakespeare's biography

14. The candidate called for (A) medical insurance reform, but to me he seemed less interested

in the plight of uninsured citizens than in (B) whether enough is (C) registered (D) to vote. No error (E)

23. Those who (A) defend sequoia trees from (B) loggers justified (C) doing so (D) on the

grounds that such trees are irreplaceable. No error (E)

25. Africa's Kanem empire, after enduring for (A) over a thousand years, is (B) believed to have

fallen into decline (C) when trade centers shift (D) outside its boundaries. No error (E)

7. Because the meteorite Ahnighito, the centerpiece of the Hall of Meteorites, weigh 34 tons,

supports for it go through the floor and foundation down to the bedrock beneath the museum.

(A). weigh 34 tons, supports for it (B). weighs 34 tons, its supports (C). weighs 34 tons, and it has supports that (D). weighs 34 tons, supports are there for it, and they (E). weigh 34 tons, their supports

8. Watermelons have been cultivated for more than 4,000 years, and whereby thumping them

to test for ripeness has an equally long history.

(A). and whereby thumping them (B). whereby thumping them (C). because thumping them (D). thumping them as a way


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(E). and thumping them 10. As a child growing up on a farm, my sister and I visited many county fairs, where my

parents would exhibit their prize livestock.

(A). As a child growing up on a farm (B). A child who grew up on a farm (C). Farm children and growing up (D). Growing up on a farm (E). Since growing up on a farm

13. The name "transferware" comes from a nineteenth-century technique for which a pattern is

engraved onto a copper roll, printed on tissue paper, and transferred onto earthenware dishes.

(A). comes from a nineteenth-century technique for which (B). comes from a nineteenth-century technique according to which (C). comes from a nineteenth-century technique whereby (D). is a nineteenth-century technique wherein (E). means, it is a nineteenth-century technique by which

14. Prized for their brilliance and durability, people will spend thousands of dollars on

high-quality diamonds.

(A). Prized for their brilliance and durability, people will spend thousands of dollars on high-quality diamonds.

(B). Prized for their brilliance and durability, thousands of dollars are spent by people on high-quality diamonds.

(C). Prizing them for their brilliance as well as their durability, thousands of dollars can be spent by people on high-quality diamonds.

(D). Prizing the brilliance and durability of high-quality diamonds, people will spend thousands of dollars for them.

(E). Prizing high-quality diamonds for their brilliance and durability are what makes people spend thousands of dollars for them.

SET11. 2006.10. (OG1)

5. We generally think of Canada as the northern neighbor of the United States, and more than half of the states extend farther north than Canada's southernmost point.

(A). States, and more than half of the states extend (B). States, and it is the case that more than half of the states extend (C). States, but more than half of the states extending (D). States, whereas more than half of the states are extending (E). States; however, more than half of the states extend

7. Dressed in a crisp, clean uniform, it reflected the efficient manner of the tour guide as she

distributed maps for a walking tour of central Canberra.

(A). Dressed in a crisp, clean uniform, it reflected the efficient manner of the tour guide (B). Dressed in a crisp, clean uniform, the efficient manner of the tour guide was reflected (C). Dressed in a crisp, clean uniform that reflected the efficient manner of the tour guide (D). The crisp, clean uniform of the tour guide reflected her efficient manner (E). The crisp, clean uniform of the tour guide, a reflection of her efficient manner

9. A review of the composer's new symphony called it confusing because of its unusual

structure, and its melodious final movement makes it elegant.

(A). structure, and its melodious final movement makes it elegant (B). structure, although elegant by having its melodious final movement (C). structure, and it is elegant with its melodious final movement (D). structure while having a melodious final movement that made it elegant


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(E). structure but elegant because of its melodious final movement 11. The famous battle depicted in the film Braveheart took place in northern England, and

many people assume that it was the Scottish Highlands.

(A). and many people assume that it was (B). many people assuming (C). but many people assume it to be (D). not what many people assume (E). not, as many people assume, in

29. There is (A) probably no (B) story more dramatic (C) than baseball's (D) great hitter and

right fielder, Hank Aaron. No error (E)

3. The origins of the Teapot Dome scandal can be traced to the presidency of Theodore

Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson.

(A). can be traced to the presidency of (B). can be traced to the presidencies of (C). happened in the presidency of (D). happening during the presidencies of (E). that happened in the presidency of

7. The shift from traditional to cosmetic dentistry is because adults are getting fewer cavities

and becoming more vain.

(A). is because adults are getting fewer cavities and becoming (B). is because of adults getting fewer cavities and their becoming (C). is caused from adults getting fewer cavities and in addition become (D). is occurring because adults are getting fewer cavities and becoming (E). occurs because of adults getting fewer cavities and become

9. In 1972, to reduce pollution in the Great Lakes, limits having been set by the United States

and Canada on the amount of phosphorus that could be discharged into Lakes Erie and Ontario.

(A). limits having been set by the United States and Canada (B). limits set by the United States and Canada (C). limits have been set by the United States and Canada (D). the United States and Canada have set limits (E). the United States and Canada set limits

12. All species of sea turtles are endangered because of overharvesting of adults, their eggs

being disturbed, and destruction of nesting habitats.

(A). of overharvesting of adults, their eggs being disturbed, and destruction of nesting habitats (B). of the adults being overharvested, their eggs disturbed, and destroying nesting habitats (C). the overharvesting of adults, disturbance of their eggs, and destruction of nesting habitats (D). the adults are overharvested, their eggs are disturbed, and their nesting habitats are

destroyed (E). being overharvested as adults, their eggs being disturbed, and destruction of nesting

habitats

14. Acquaintances of Alexei have commented that he is at once annoying because of his

unpredictability but his imagination is still a delight.

(A). but his imagination is still a delight (B). although he is delightfully imaginative (C). and he is delightful in his imagination too (D). while being imaginative and they are delighted (E). and delightful because of his imagination


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SET12. 2007. 1. (OG2)

6. Leslie Marmon Silko has said that her writing, which was powerfully influenced by storytellers in her family but that the landscape of her childhood also shaped her vision and provided stories.

(A). her writing, which was powerfully influenced by storytellers in her family (B). her writing, powerfully influenced by family storytellers (C). family storytellers powerfully influenced her writing (D). storytellers in the family being powerful influences on her writing (E). powerfully influential in her writing was family storytellers

8. In the 100-yard relay our team impressed the crowd, with each of the members shaving

several seconds off her own best time.

(A). of the members shaving (B). of the members had shaved (C). of the members was shaving (D). who had been shaving (E). who shaved

10. For all their talk about ecology, major companies have so far spent very little to fight

pollution.

(A). For all their talk (B). In spite of the fact of their having talked (C). Besides their having talked (D). In addition to their talking (E). Although there is talk between one and the other

13. Many admire Louisa May Alcott for her detailed descriptions of (A) nineteenth-century

domestic life in novels such as (B) Little Women, but few have read (C) the lurid thrillers she writes (D) early in her career. No error (E)

23. At the conclusion of the novel The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner recently arrived to (A) New York, moodily (B) watches (C) the blinking green light at the tip of (D) Long Island. No error (E)

6. An artist who explores Mexican cultural themes, the art of Maria Elena is world renowned.

(A). An artist who explores Mexican cultural themes, the art of Maria Elena is world renowned.

(B). To explore Mexican cultural themes, the work of artist Maria Elena is world- renowned art.

(C). Artist Maria Elena has explored Mexican cultural themes, the art of which is world renowned.

(D). An artist who has explored Mexican cultural themes, Maria Elena’s art is world renowned.

(E). Maria Elena is a world- renowned artist whose art explores Mexican cultural themes.

10. Because many Szechuan recipes require for one to cook without there having to be interruptions, it is a good idea to measure all ingredients in advance. (A). Because many Szechuan recipes require for one to cook without there having to be

interruptions, (B). Because many Szechuan recipes require that one cook without interruption, (C). Being that many Szechuan recipes require you to cook and not be interrupted, (D). Many Szechuan recipes require that one cook without interruption and (E). When following many Szechuan recipes it is advisable for one to cook without

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12. On October 13, 1955, at the Six Gallery in San Francisco, Allen Ginsberg read his poem Howl, being the inauguration of both a new style in poetry and the Beat movement. (A). Howl, being the inauguration of both (B). Howl, both inaugurated (C). Howl, it was the inauguration of both (D). Howl, whose inauguration of both (E). Howl, thus inaugurating both

SET13. 2007. 5. (OG3)

2. Because of repeatedly asking in vain for a comprehensive health-care plan, the employees called in sick as a protest against their employer's stubbornness.

(A). Because of repeatedly asking in vain for a comprehensive health-care plan, (B). After repeatedly asking in vain for a comprehensive health-care plan, (C). They have repeatedly asked in vain for a comprehensive health-care plan, then (D). Repeatedly asking in vain for a comprehensive health-care plan, finally (E). While they repeatedly ask in vain for a comprehensive health-care plan,

4. Nursing and physical therapy are an example of health-care fields that have shortages in

staffing.

(A). are an example of health-care fields that (B). are examples of health-care fields that (C). are examples where health-care fields (D). exemplifies a health-care field that (E). exemplify health-care fields where they

5. Alice Guy Blache, an early filmmaker, introduced close-ups and double exposures, also she

set cars on fire, used rats in special effects sequences, and ran film backward.

(A). exposures, also she set (B). exposures, and also she sets (C). exposures, she set (D). exposures; she also set (E). exposures by her setting

11. Twice as many bird species inhabit Ecuador as in North America.

(A). as in (B). as inhabit (C). instead of in (D). when compared to (E). than

16. During (A) my most recent (B) trip, I came across (C) a wonderful antique store wandering

(D) in the old quarter of the city. No error (E)

21. Ms. Kovak proudly displayed her research group's (A) most ingenious invention (B), a

vacuum cleaner that empties its own (C) dust bag when pressing a button (D). No error (E)

29. A volunteer organization, the Covington Soup Kitchen has been feeding (A) needy families

since (B) 1977, annually distributing nearly (C) a million pounds of food each year (D). No error (E)


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6. During the American Civil War, American Red Cross founder Clara Barton ministered to soldiers on the battlefields, at Antietam, so close was she to the actual fighting that a bullet pierced her sleeve.

(A). battlefields, at Antietam, so close was she to the actual fighting (B). battlefields, she was at Antietam so close to the actual fighting (C). battlefields, being so close to the actual fighting at Antietam so (D). battlefields; at Antietam, she was so close to the actual fighting (E). battlefields; she was at Antietam so close to the actual fighting so

8. Buffalo herds, which once thrived in the Great Plains of North America, trampled

vegetation, and future plant growth was aided by this by returning nutrients to the soil.

(A). and future plant growth was aided by this by returning nutrients (B). future plant growth was thereby aided and nutrients returned (C). thereby aiding future plant growth by returning nutrients (D). thereby an aid to future plant growth returned nutrients (E). but this aided future plant growth and nutrients were returned

11. Theodore Roosevelt was not just a great reformer; he was also a great president.

(A). Theodore Roosevelt was not just a great reformer; he was also a great president. (B). Theodore Roosevelt was not just a great reformer, and also a great president. (C). Theodore Roosevelt was not just a great reformer; but also a great president. (D). Great not just as a reformer, but Theodore Roosevelt was also a great president. (E). Not just as a reformer, Theodore Roosevelt was also a great president.

12. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition was established to encourage diverse populations

to become socially and politically active, was created in 1996 by the merging of two groups Jackson had previously founded.

(A). Coalition was established (B). Coalition is established (C). Coalition, establishing (D). Coalition, which being established (E). Coalition, established

14. Nicknamed the supergrain of the future, quinoa is a complete protein, one that contains all

the necessary amino acids and is high in fiber.

(A). protein, one that contains all the necessary amino acids and is (B). protein, it contains all the necessary amino acids and is (C). protein, and containing all the necessary amino acids in addition to being (D). protein that contained all the necessary amino acids and also is (E). protein; thus, containing all the necessary amino acids and being also

SET14. 2007. 10.

10. The director's insistence that there be adequate stage lighting and professionally installed backdrops in the theater was not obstinate hut a determination to provide a safe work environment for the actors and stage crew.

(A). was not obstinate but a determination (B). was not obstinate but determined (C). was not because of obstinacy, he was determined (D). resulted not from obstinacy, but he was determined (E). resulted not from obstinacy but from a determination 11. Researchers have found that large fish are most likely to contain high levels of mercury

than small fish.

(A). are most likely to contain high levels of mercury than small fish


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(B). are more likely to contain high levels of mercury compared to small fish (C). are more likely than small fish to contain high levels of mercury (D). compared with small fish most likely contain high levels of mercury (E). more likely contain higher levels of mercury than in small fish 24. Mr. Hanson proudly (A) demonstrated his company's (B) latest cell phone, a model that

flashes (C) the time in color-coded numerals when pressing a button (D). No error (E)

28. Annual visitors to (A) New York City's Central Park number (B) almost (C) ten times that of Mount Rushmore (D). No error (E)

9. Tell me where you have been and an account of your activities there.

(A). an account of (B). your accounting of (C). what you account of (D). what account you had made of (E). give me an account of 13. Uncertain how to proceed with the scene, the actors stopped, awaiting for further

instructions from the director.

(A). Uncertain how to proceed with the scene, the actors stopped, awaiting for (B). The actors, uncertain how to proceed with the scene, they stopped to await (C). Because they were uncertain how to proceed with the scene, the actors stopped and awaited (D). Uncertainty about how to proceed with the scene stopped the actors to await (E). In their uncertainty about how to proceed with the scene, the actors stopped and await for

14. The first emperor of Rome was Augustus, and many people think that it was Julius Caesar.

(A). and many people think that it was (B). many people thinking (C). not, as many people think, (D). not what many people are thinking, (E). but many people think it to be

SET15. 2008. 1.

5. In researching.an individual's life, the biographer must sift through facts, opinions, untruths, and different accounts of the same events.

(A). different accounts of the same events (B). different people telling different accounts of the same events (C). events told in different ways by different people (D). accounts about events that are different (E). people that tell different accounts of events 11. A severe northeastern storm struck Boston on New Year's Day, 1900, slowing down the

loading of ships in the harbor, the city was caught off guard because of the Weather Bureau being closed for the holidays.

(A). harbor, the city was caught off guard because of the Weather Bureau being closed for the holidays

(B). harbor, because the Weather Bureau was closed for the holidays, the city was caught off guard

(C). harbor; catching the city off guard because the Weather Bureau was closed for the holidays (D). harbor; the city was caught off guard because the Weather Bureau was closed for the holidays (E). harbor and catching the city off guard, which was caused by the Weather Bureau being closed

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26. For (A) any mayor of a vast metropolitan area, an understanding of (B) current issues in all districts is (C) not only desirous (D) but also vital. No error (E)

2. To trap and remove large alligators greatly affected the ecosystems of some southeast swamplands.

(A). To trap and remove large alligators (B). Large alligators, because of having been trapped and removed, (C). Having trapped and removed large alligators, (D). The trapping and removal of large alligators (E). The large alligators, by being trapped and removed 5. Saying nothing further, the table was cleared by the family in preparation for the evening

meal. (A). Saying nothing further, the table was cleared by the family (B). By saying nothing further, the family cleared the table (C). Nothing further was said, and the family clears the table (D). The family said nothing further, the table was cleared (E). Saying nothing further, the family cleared the table

7. In the early eighteenth century, English poets and painters imagined the countryside filled

with shepherds enjoying a life of leisure and drawing on nature’s bounty for their sustenance. (A). enjoying a life of leisure and drawing (B). enjoying a life of leisure, and they draw (C). who were enjoying a life of leisure, to draw (D). who enjoyed a life of leisure, then they drew (E). they enjoyed a life of leisure to drew 10. Few poets combine passion with precise expression as well as Edna St. Vincent Millay’s

poetry. (A). Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poetry (B). Edna St. Vincent Millay (C). the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay (D). in the poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay (E). Edna St. Vincent Millay would do 11. In winter, when the ponds froze over, the villagers went skating, and the most venturesome of

whom played chase and executed complicated turns on the ice. (A). and the most venturesome of whom played chase and executed (B). the most venturesome played chase and executed (C). in that the most venturesome played chase and executed (D). with the most venturesome playing chase and executing (E). accordingly the most venturesome played chase and executed

SET16. 2008. 5.

5. Advertised specials that are located in the front of the store tempt shoppers to stop, the best buys are often found in less prominent spots.

(A). the best buys are often found in less prominent spots (B). it is the best buys are often found where they are less prominent (C). but the best buys are often found in less prominent spots (D). and the best buys are often found less prominent (E). in spite of this, the best buys are found to be less prominent 8. In Alaska, the ground is riddled with ice wedges, many quite ancient, caused by the cold

earth cracks and the cracks fill with water. (A). by the cold earth cracks (B). by the cold earth cracking


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(C). when the cold earth cracks (D). where they crack the cold earth (E). through the cold earth cracking 10. There is a special relationship between a conductor and the members of an orchestra, when at

its best can be creative and at its worst, destabilizing. (A). when at its best can be creative and at its worst, destabilizing (B). when at their best can be creative and at their worst, destabilizing (C). who at best is creative and at worst, destabilizing (D). which at its best can be creative and at its worst, destabilizing (E). while at their best is creative and at their worst is destabilizing 11. The director valued the actor not so much for his broad commercial appeal but because he

approached every role with passion and intelligence. (A). but because he approached every role with passion and intelligence (B). but because of his approaching every role with passion and intelligence (C). but for being passionate and intelligent in approaching every role (D). as for him approaching every role passionately and intelligently (E). as for his passionate and intelligent approach to every role 16. The night before the playoffs began (A), the coach advised her players to eat a balanced

dinner, to relax and enjoy (B) themselves (C), and they should get (D) plenty of rest. No error (E)

23. When (A) recipes for iced tea appeared in (B) a few (C) late-nineteenth-century cookbooks,

the drink did not become popular (D) until the 1904 World’s Fair. No error (E)

26. Most of the books around (A) this old house smell of mildew, and if you pick one up, you

will find that the spine has deteriorated (C) and their covers have (D) rotted. No error (E) 29. Quincy took Dan to Derek’s home for a visit (A), never imagining (B) that five years would

pass (C) before seeing (D) Derek again. No error (E) 6. Once almost entirely devoted to pineapple production, tourists, who enjoy its mountain trails

and nature preserves, are now attracted to the island of Lanai. (A). tourists, who enjoy its mountain trails and nature preserves, are now attracted to the

island of Lanai (B). mountain trails and nature preserves are enjoyed by tourists now attracted with the

island of Lanai (C). mountain trails and nature preserves are enjoyed by tourists, who are now attracted to

the island of Lanai (D). it now attracts tourists, who enjoy the mountain trails and nature preserves on the island

of Lanai (E). the island of Lanai now attracts tourists, who enjoy its mountain trails and nature

preserves 7. He was convinced that if property taxes would have rose any higher, he would have had to

move to a different area. (A). if property taxes would have rose (B). if property taxes would rise (C). if property taxes had risen (D). had property taxes rose (E). were property taxes to rise

8. With the Louisiana Purchase, the United States acquired a larger territory in area than if you

combined Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal. (A). larger territory in area than if you combined Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and

Portugal (B). larger territory in area than combining Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and

Portugal (C). territory larger in area than if Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal were


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combined (D). territory larger in area than Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal

combined (E). territory larger than if the area of Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal

combined

SET17. 2008. 10.

3. Chad wore his hat just as his favorite old movie stars did when perched on the back of his head. (A). Chad wore his hat just as his favorite old movie stars did when perched on the back of

his head. (B). Chad wore his hat perched on the back of his head, just as his favorite old movie stars

did. (C). Chad’s favorite old movie stars wore their hat perched on the back of their heads, Chad

did too. (D). Perched on the back of his head, Chad wore his hat just as his favorite old movie stars

did. (E). Just as his favorite old movie stars did, perching their hats on the backs of their head, as

did Chad. 5. If there had been a power failure, the hospital will run on electricity from its own generators,

which can operate for 200 hours. (A). If there had been (B). If there were (C). Had there been (D). Should there be (E). There has been

8. A soft lullaby and the drumroll of thunder during a summer storm are but two of the diverse

sounds that can be perceived by the human ear. (A). that can be perceived by the human ear (B). that is perceived by the human ear (C). that the human ear, it can perceive (D). in which the human ear can perceive (E). that they can perceive with the human ear

10. One scholar suggests that the Neanderthals inhabiting Europe during the last ice age would

have faced challenges no tougher than the Inuit people living in the Arctic today. (A). challenges no tougher than (B). challenges that were no tougher than (C). challenges no tougher than those faced by (D). no tougher challenges than facing (E). no challenges tougher than

27. The “Mayan Riviera,” which extends down (A) the eastern coast of Mexico, has many

hidden (B) caves, one of which (C) is larger than the size of (D) Monaco. No error (E) 3. Living on a diet of fruits and insects, the flexible snout and lips of the sloth bear blow away

dirt in its search for food. (A). Living on a diet of fruits and insects, the flexible snout and lips of the sloth bear blow

away dirt in its search for food. (B). The sloth bear, which lives on a diet of fruits and insects, uses its flexible snout and lips

of blow away dirt in its search for food. (C). The sloth bear, using its flexible snout and lips, living on a diet of fruits and insects, and

blowing away dirt in its search for food. (D). The sloth bear’s flexible snout and lips, living on a diet of fruits and insects, blow away

dirt in its search for food.


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(E). Blowing away dirt in its search for food, the flexible snout and lips are used by the sloth bear, which lives on a diet of fruits and insects.

4. The Great Gatsby is now considered a classic novel set in America’s Jazz Age, but in 1925 its

reviews would be mixed and its sales would have been disappointing. (A). its reviews would be mixed and its sales would have been disappointing (B). its reviews are mixed and its sales would be disappointing (C). its reviews were mixed and its sales disappointing (D). it had mixed reviews and its disappointing sales (E). reviews were mixed and also disappointing sales

6. Many places in the Arctic region yield evidence of late Precambrian glaciation, which took

place about 650 million years ago and which it is the belief of some scientists was global in extent. (A). it is the belief of some scientists (B). it is the belief of some scientists it (C). some scientists have the belief that (D). some scientists believe (E). some scientists believe it

9. Few people today have ever heard of Ralph Teetor, the inventor of cruise control,

nevertheless, he ranks among the outstanding automotive pioneers of the twentieth century. (A). control, nevertheless, he ranks (B). control, which nevertheless ranks him (C). control, ranking, nevertheless, (D). control; who nevertheless ranks (E). control; nevertheless, he ranks

10. Writing as though Australia were the center of the world, Banjo Paterson became the

country’s best-loved poet. (A). Writing as though Australia were the center of the world, Banjo Paterson became the

country’s best-loved poet. (B). Banjo Paterson wrote as though Australia were the center of the world, he became the

country’s best-loved poet. (C). Banjo Paterson, who wrote as though Australia were the center of the world, becoming

the country’s best-loved poet. (D). Banjo Paterson became Australia’s best-loved poet, he wrote as though the country were

the center of the world. (E). Becoming the best-loved Australian poet, Banjo Paterson wrote as though it were the

center of the world. 12. Without the invention of the compass, Magellan might not have sailed around the world,

Lewis and Clark might not have traveled to Oregon, nor might de Soto’s search for the fabled cities of gold have occurred, either. (A). nor might de Soto’s search for the fabled cities of gold have occurred, either (B). nor might de Soto search for the fabled cities of gold (C). and de Soto’s search for the fabled cities of gold might not have taken place (D). and de Soto might not search for the fabled cities of gold (E). and de Soto might not have searched for the fabled cities of gold

14. When thinking about which current television shows have the potential to become classics,

only a few come to mind. (A). When thinking about which current television shows have (B). When thinking about which are the current television shows with (C). When one thinks about which current television shows have (D). When one thinks about which are the current television shows with (E). Thinking about current television shows and which of them have


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SET18. 2009.1.

8. The fabled city of Timbuktu was founded by nomads, they were seeking shelter from the Sahara desert on the cool banks of the Niger River. (A). nomads, they were seeking (B). nomads, they sought (C). nomads seeking (D). nomads; seeking (E). nomads which sought

9. Commuters in the 1990s encountered more traffic delays than the 1970s and 1980s.

(A). than (B). than did (C). than the traffic problems of (D). than with the commuters in (E). than commuters did in

10. Across the southern surface of the Moon’s far side sprawls an asteroid-impact crater, 1,600

miles wide and 8 miles deep, called the Aitken Basin. (A). side sprawls an asteroid-impact crater, (B). side there sprawls an asteroid-impact crater, it is (C). side, a sprawling asteroid-impact crater, (D). that, an asteroid-impact crater that sprawls (E). side, sprawl an asteroid-impact crater,

11. Fabric was very expensive in the United States before the Industrial Revolution, this is why

scraps were saved and recycled into such items as patchwork quilts and doll clothes. (A). Revolution, this is why (B). Revolution, this explains why (C). Revolution, and so (D). Revolution and so that (E). Revolution; resulting in

15. The historic Woodacre building, which house (A) several university departments, was

demolished to make (B) room for (C) a parking lot, dismaying alumni who had supported (D) the university for decades. No error (E)

25. Though far (A) less innovative as a composer (B) of vocal and instrumental music, Georg

Philipp Telemann was the most prolific of (C) either Johann Sebastian Bach or (D) George Frideric Handel. No error (E)

28. The codfish inhabits the shallow waters of the ocean, they are (A) especially plentiful in such

areas as (B) the North American continental shelf, where (C) the depth is rarely greater than (D) 200 or 300 feet. No error (E)

8. Acting on a tip from an anonymous informant, a cache of counterfeit money and stolen credit

cards were seized by federal agents during a raid on a local nightclub early yesterday morning. (A). a cache of counterfeit money and stolen credit cards were seized by federal agents (B). a cache of counterfeit money and stolen credit cards was seized by federal agents (C). there was a cache of counterfeit money and stolen credit cards that federal agents seized (D). federal agents would seize a cache of counterfeit money and stolen credit cards (E). federal agents seized a cache of counterfeit money and stolen credit cards

10. When we were cleaning the garage, my sister and I found the old soccer ball in a dark corner

we used to play with when we were young. (A). the old soccer ball in a dark corner we used to play with when we were young (B). in a dark corner from when we were young the old soccer ball we played with (C). in a dark corner the old soccer ball we used to play with when we were young (D). the old soccer ball in a dark corner, we used to play with it when we were young


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(E). the old soccer ball, having played with it when we were young, in a dark corner 13. While trimming his forsythia bush, an overgrown mass of vegetation that had just begun to

flower, an indignant bee stung poor Mr. Nettleworth on the wrist. (A). an indignant bee stung poor Mr. Nettleworth on the wrist (B). there are an indignant bee that stung poor Mr. Nettleworth on his wrist (C). poor Mr. Nettleworth’s wrist was stung by an indignant bee (D). poor Mr. Nettleworth was stung on the wrist by an indignant bee (E). poor Mr. Nettleworth was stung on his wrist from an indignant bee

SET19. 2009. 5.

7. There is a speculation that the name “Wendy” was the invention of J. M. Barrie, who created a character by that name for his famous paly Peter Pan. (A). There is a speculation that the name “Wendy” was (B). There is a speculation saying the name “Wendy” was (C). They speculate saying that the name “Wendy” was (D). The name “Wendy”, speculated to have been (E). The name “Wendy” is by some speculation

8. The paintings by the junior high students displayed more sophisticated color schemes than

the elementary school students. (A). schemes than the elementary school students (B). schemes than did those by the elementary school students (C). schemes as that which the elementary school students did (D). schemes, and this was not like those done by the elementary school students (E). schemes, not like the elementary school students

10. Remarkable breakthroughs in gene research may lead to dramatic changes in medical

treatment, where it may be possible to create drugs tailored to a patients’ genetic makeup. (A). treatment, where it may be possible to create (B). treatment, in which they can possibly create (C). treatment by making it possible to create (D). treatment that makes it possible creating (E). treatment that makes possible creating

11. We had never seen anything like this style of architecture before, we thought we were

looking at giant sculptures, not buildings. (A). We had never seen (B). We never saw (C). Never had we seen (D). Never having seen (E). Never seeing

21. That (A) I have little interest (B) in art is not the fault of my parents, taking (C) me to art

exhibits and galleries from the time I was (D) ten years olds. No error (E) 24. A great gray owl flying low (A) across a forest clearing, its wings beating (B) quietly and its

ultrasensitive ears tuned to the faint sounds (C) made by small creatures concealed (D) under leaves. No error (E)

25. Determined (A) to make a name for herself (B) as a writer (C) of short stories, Helen never

submits anything to an editor until revising (D) it several times. No error (E) 29. The Roman poet Virgil is highly esteemed (A) today for his epic poem, The Aeneid, yet (B)

on his deathbed he himself sought (C) to prevent its publication on the grounds of not being (D) sufficiently polished. No error (E)


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10. A thick growth of sunflowers standing ten feet tall, their brown heads drooped over the fence with the weight of their seeds. (A). standing ten feet tall, their brown heads drooped (B). standing ten feet tall, their brown heads drooping (C). standing ten feet tall, and their brown heads droop (D). stood ten feet tall, their brown heads drooping (E). stood ten feet tall, and their brown heads drooping

13. Writing about South Africa’s dispossessed people during the period of apartheid, the plays of

Athol Fugard brought him into conflict with the South African government. (A). apartheid, the plays of Athol Fugard brought him (B). apartheid, Athol Fugard’s plays have brought him (C). apartheid, it brought playwright Athol Fugard (D). apartheid brought playwright Athol Fugard (E). apartheid have brought playwright Athol Fugard

14. A study found that the environmental costs of producing and recycling paper cups were as

high as, if not higher than, to produce and recycle polystyrene cups. (A). to produce and recycle (B). producing and recycling (C). if they produce and recycle (D). the production and recycling of (E). those of producing and recycling

SET20. 2009. 10.

5. Our team has worked for several months on a robot for the science fair that we plan on entering in the robotics division.

(A). months on a robot for the science fair that we plan on entering in the robotics division (B). months on a robot that we plan to enter in the robotics division of the science fair (C). months on a robot that we planned entering in the science fair, robotics division (D). months, we plan to enter a robot for the science fair in the robotics division (E). months, we are planning to enter a robot in the robotics division of the science fair

9. Small fish living among coral reefs face constant danger, swimming in open water makes

them prey to larger fish, but hiding in crevices exposes them to eel attacks.

(A). danger, swimming (B). danger, their swimming (C). danger; if they swim (D). danger: swimming (E). danger: when it swims

11. Just by unplugging your cell phone charger when you are not using it reduces carbon

dioxide pollution.

(A). Just by unplugging your (B). Just unplugging one's (C). Just unplugging your (D). By just unplugging your (E). If you just unplug your

17. Jason is (A) the only one of the three people I knew well (B) in middle school who still

write (C) to me regularly (D). No error (E)

25. The habitat in which (A) sequoia trees grow, extends (B) from southern Oregon to northern California, is kept (C) damp year-round by heavy (D) seasonal rains, cool coastal air, and fog. No error (E)


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28. The acoustics of the ancient Greek theater at Epidaurus are so good that (A) an actor's words, even when whispered (B), are auditory (C) to those sitting (D) in the last row. No error (E)

10. While for some people work is pure drudgery, to be endured only because it produces income, but for others a daily source of personal satisfaction.

(A). but for others (B). but for others it is (C). and for others is (D). for others it is (E). for others

14. The investigator asked my brother and I did either of us notice a white van parked in front

of the house that morning.

(A). I did either of us notice (B). I have either of us noticed (C). I whether either of us noticed (D). me whether either of us had noticed (E). me did either of us notice

SET21. 2010. 1.

2. The chair of the school board announced a plan to build two new elementary schools during an interview with a local news reporter.

(A). The chair of the school board announced a plan to build two new elementary schools during an interview with a local news reporter.

(B). The chair of the school board announced that two new elementary schools were planned to be built during an interview with a local news reporter.

(C). The chair of the school board, during an interview with a local news reporter, announced a plan building two new elementary schools.

(D). During an interview with a local news reporter, the chair of the school board announcing a plan to build two new elementary schools.

(E). During an interview with a local news reporter, the chair of the school board announced a plan to build two new elementary schools.

16. The sculptures of Michael Kapetan function as (A) sundials, kept (B) time by casting (C)

shadows that show (D) the path of the Sun. No error (E)

24. The people sitting behind me (A) in the movie theater were talking throughout the film and would (B) not keep their voice (C) down even after being asked to do so (D). No error (E)

7. Some scientists believe that mentally stimulating activities may increase the number of brain cells available to replace if any are lost through aging.

(A). available to replace if any (B). available to replace any that (C). available, which replaces any that (D). available, replacing if any (E). available, they replace any which

14. The agency reports that by rigorously enforcing state regulations, industrial pollution has

been successfully reduced to acceptable levels.

(A). industrial pollution has been successfully reduced to acceptable levels (B). acceptable levels of industrial pollution have been successfully reduced (C). a reduction of industrial pollution to acceptable levels has succeeded


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(D). they have succeeded to reduce industrial pollution to acceptable levels (E). it has succeeded in reducing industrial pollution to acceptable levels

SET22. 2010. 5.

6. A slender, razor-toothed hunter that can grow to more than three feet long, the populations of other fish, amphibians, and even waterfowl can be devastated by the northern pike. (A). the populations of other fish, amphibians, and even waterfowl can be devastated by the

northern pike (B). the populations of other fish, amphibians, and even waterfowl that were devastated by

the northern pike (C). other fish, amphibians, and even waterfowl populations are devastated by the northern

pike (D). the northern pike, devastating populations of other fish, amphibians, and even waterfowl (E). the northern pike can devastate the populations of other fish, amphibians, and even

waterfowl 8. The investors wanted to know did the company make a profit in the last quarter of the

previous year. (A). did the company make (B). has the company made (C). had the company made (D). if the company has made (E). whether the company had made

10. My father insists that before buying a used car, have it thoroughly inspected by a reputable

mechanic. (A). buying a used car, have it (B). buying a used car, it is (C). buying a used car, I have it (D). I buy a used car to have it (E). I buy a used car having it

11. August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle consists of ten plays, nine of which are set in Pittsburgh’s

Hill District, an African American neighborhood, and each of which is set in a different decade of the twentieth century. (A). nine of which are set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, an African American neighborhood,

and each of which is set (B). nine of them are set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, an African American neighborhood,

and each one of them are set (C). nine of them being set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, an African American neighborhood,

each of them is set (D). nine of the plays are set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, an African American neighborhood,

and the settings of each one is (E). nine set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, an African American neighborhood, and each have

their setting 4. No one was more pleased than I when we heard that Maria was offered the job that she had

worked so hard to obtain. (A). No one was more pleased than I (B). No one took more pleasure than me (C). Nobody who was more pleased than I was (D). No one, compared to me, being more pleased (E). None being more pleased than I

5. In some places the sea is unusually rich in nutrients, tiny plants multiply there, turning the

water green. (A). In some places the sea is unusually rich in nutrients, tiny plants multiply there


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(B). Where the sea is unusually rich in nutrients, tiny plants multiply (C). The unusual nutritional richness of the sea in some places multiplying tiny plants (D). Unusually rich in nutrients in some places, where tiny plants multiply in parts of the sea (E). Tiny plants multiplying in the unusual nutritional richness of the sea

14. Giraffes have a distinct way of walking, they move both right legs forward and then both left

legs. (A). walking, they move both right legs (B). walking, which move both right legs (C). walking, both its right legs move (D). walking: they move both right legs (E). walking; moving both right legs

SET23. 2010. 10.

5. This morning, just as the professor was leaving for his lecture tour, a panel of distinguished scientists had issued a report confirming his most recent findings.

(A). had issued a report confirming (B). issued a report confirming (C). issued a report to confirm of (D). had issued a report, and they confirm (E). has issued a report to confirm

9. The part of Cyrano de Bergerac earned Jose Ferrer both the Tony and the Academy Awards,

considered his finest role.

(A). The part of Cyrano de Bergerac earned Jose Ferrer both the Tony and the Academy Awards, considered his finest role.

(B). The part of Cyrano de Bergerac, it is considered his finest role, earned Jose Ferrer both the Tony and the Academy Awards.

(C). The part, considered his finest role, of Cyrano de Bergerac, earning Jose Ferrer both the Tony and the Academy Awards.

(D). Considered his finest role, the part of Cyrano de Bergerac earned Jose Ferrer both the Tony and the Academy Awards.

(E). Considered his finest role, Jose Ferrer won both the Tony and the Academy Awards for the part of Cyrano de Bergerac.

24. Elizabeth Ellet is best known (A) for her historical accounts that focus on (B) ordinary lives,

especially that of (C) women, rather than (D) on larger political and socioeconomic events. No error (E)

7. Agreeing upon it beforehand, the new municipal budget passed with little opposition when it was put before the city council.

(A). Agreeing upon it beforehand. (B). They agreed upon it beforehand, therefore (C). It being agreed upon beforehand, so (D). Having been agreed upon beforehand, (E). Due to agreeing upon it beforehand,

11. I had never encountered such arrogance before, I did not know how to react.

(A). I had never encountered (B). I never encountered (C). Never had I encountered (D). Never having encountered (F). Never did 1 encounter

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12. Tornadoes form when large air masses of different temperatures collide, which results from cither a change in the direction or the speed of the wind.

(A). collide, which results from either a change in (B). collide, resulting either from a change in (C). collide as the result of a change in either (D). have collided either as the result of a change in (E). colliding results from either a change to

SET24. 2011. 1.

9. Only after reading it carefully several times was the poem beginning to make sense to me. (A). was the poem beginning to make sense to me (B). was when I began to make sense of the poem (C). I began making sense of the poem (D). did the poem begin making sense to me (E). did I begin to make sense of the poem

10. He presented himself before the judge, knowing full well that he was guilty yet hoping for

leniency. (A). yet hoping (B). yet he hoped (C). and he hoped (D). and yet hoped (E). and he was hoping

11. They had never before been in a museum with such an extensive collection, they had a

difficult time deciding how to make the most of the limited time they could spend there. (A). They had never before been (B). They never before were (C). Never before had they been (D). Never before having been (E). Because of never before being

14. At least one course in statistics is recommended for them (A) who plan to become (B)

journalists, because they will often need to evaluate whether information based on (C) statistics is dependable (D). No error (E)

21. Ancient documents wrote on (A) vellum, a form of fine parchment made of animal hides,

must be stored under carefully (B) controlled conditions because changes in humidity (C) can be damaging (D). No error (E)

22. The aquatic weed called “giant salvinia,” which grows far more rapidly than (A) do plants

native (B) to the lakes it infests (C), threaten (D) many freshwater ecosystems. No error (E) 1. When I asked which of the children was his daughter, he pointed to a little girl feeding a duck

in a blue dress. (A). feeding a duck in a blue dress (B). feeding a duck and was in a blue dress (C). feeding a duck, she was in a blue dress (D). in a blue dress who was feeding a duck (E). in a blue dress, she was feeding a duck

6. Tomato soup appeals to all age groups and can be made particularly delicious if adding sweet

red peppers. (A). delicious if adding (B). delicious by the addition of (C). delicious, adding in


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(D). delicious, add (E). deliciously, by the addition of

8. People who are primarily familiar with the paper-folding art called origami, that it is a craft

that is taught to children, they might be surprised by the highly sophisticated work of adult origami artists. (A). origami, that it is a craft that is taught to children, they (B). origami, that it is a craft to be teaching to children (C). origami, it is a craft that is taught to children (D). origami as a craft to be teaching to children, they (E). origami as a craft that is taught to children

14. A good online course at the high school level provides resources that are comparable to

courses in which teachers and students are in the same room. (A). courses (B). providing courses (C). that of courses (D). ones provided by them (E). those provided by courses

SET25. 2011. 5.

2. The current generation of high school students has more educational opportunities, job training possibilities, and career options to consider before entering the workforce than any other generation has had.

(A). any other generation has had (B). do any generation (C). for other generations (D). with other generations (E). would any generation

3. In the Bay of Fundy the rising tide produces a so powerful inward surge that it actually

reverses the normal flows of several rivers. (A). a so powerful inward surge (B). a powerful inward surge; so (C). an inward surge so powerful (D). an inward surge, it is so powerful (E). so powerful of an inward surge

6. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a descendant of John and Priscilla Alden, whose romance

he celebrated in the narrative poem “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” (A). whose romance he celebrated (B). he celebrated their romance (C). their romance was celebrated by him (D). it was their romance he celebrates (E). having celebrated their romance

10. When creating collections of new clothing, styles of the past have often influenced contemporary fashion designers.

(A). styles of the past have often influenced contemporary fashion designers (B). styles of the past often have an influence on contemporary fashion designers (C). styles of the past often influence contemporary fashion designers (D). contemporary fashion designers have often been influenced from styles of the past (E). contemporary fashion designers are often influenced by styles of the past

11. Katarina could not be certain whether the voice she heard on the recording was her uncle or

someone else who speaks with a heavy German accent. (A). uncle or someone else


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(B). uncle or that of someone else (C). uncle’s or someone else (D). uncle’s or that of someone else (E). uncle’s or someone else’s

14. If not for bees, which are (A) responsible for pollinating (B) the vast majority of Earth’s

flowers, many plants were unable (C) to produce (D) fruits or seed. No error (E)

19. In 1961 Rita Moreno gained fame (A) and won (B) an Academy Award for her portraying (C) Anita in the film adaptation of (D) the groundbreaking Broadway musical West Side Story. No error (E)

4. The discovery of geysers erupting from the floors of several oceans convinced scientists that hydrothermal vents exist around the world rather than only in the Pacific basin, which is where they thought previously.

(A). basin, which is where they thought previously (B). basin, not as they have thought (C). basin as they had previously thought (D). basin that they used to think (E). basin as one previously thought

10. In 1912 the mayor of Tokyo gave thousands of cherry trees to the city of Washington. D.C.,

which holds the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival every year to commemorate this gift.

(A). which holds the annual (B). which annually holds the (C). which holds the (D). holding the annual (E). and they hold the

SET26. 2011. 10.

8. Cattle ranchers often view the prairie dog as pests, eating pasture grasses and digs holes that can injure cattle.

(A). pests, eating (B). pests, they eat (C). pests that eat (D). a pest, although it eats (E). a pest because it eats

SET27. 2012. 1.

9. An odd friendship in certain respects, she being an outdoor enthusiast and he a dedicated bookworm. (A). An odd friendship (B). As an odd friendship (C). Their friendship being odd (D). Theirs was an odd friendship (E). Having a friendship that was somewhat odd

13. Dr. Ling strongly (A) encouraged each of (B) us contacting (C) our federal and state

representatives and urge them to increase (D) funding for elementary school music programs. No error (E)


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29. Mary Whiton Calkins was an imminent (A) psychologist and philosopher whose (B) research focused on (C) such topics as (D) memory, consciousness, and dreams. No error (E)

14. In addition to scientific talent, Santiago Ramon y Cajal had artistic talent, as is evidenced by

the excellent drawings in his papers about the nervous system. (A). as is evidenced by the excellent drawings (B). which the excellent drawings are seen to be evidence of and appeared (C). the excellent drawings which are evidence of this are (D). his excellent drawings as evidence, appearing (E). to be evidenced of in the excellent drawings

SET28. 2012. 5.（北美）

10. Women in developing countries who want to start small business often benefit economically from microcredit, a practice in which she is lent modest amounts of money.

(A) in which she is lent (B) when she is lent (C) whereby they are lent (D) they are lent (E) lending her

15. Having been (A) Leslie’s teammate for (B) three basketball seasons, Claire knew that Leslie

had (C) the experience and temperament requiring of (D) a good team captain. No error (E) 29. That (A) the country is now politically stable and economically robust and will (B) almost

certainly continue to do so (C) is (D) no longer seriously doubted. No error (E) 5. In 1977 Tracy Austin became the youngest tennis player to win a professional tournament

when she captured a title in Oregon aged fourteen years. (A) tournament when she captured a title in Oregon aged fourteen years (B) tournament aged fourteen years when she captured a title in Oregon (C) tournament when she captured a title in Oregon, being age fourteen (D) tournament when, at the age of fourteen, she captured a tide in Oregon (E) tournament, she was fourteen years old when she captured a title in Oregon 6. Slightly more than 48 percent of the country's population lives in urban areas, where the

remainder lives in rural communities. (A) areas, where the remainder lives (B) areas, with the remainder living (C) areas, the remainder lives (D) areas: but the remainder living (E) areas, the remainder is living


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