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Answer: Option C. -> a study of the purpose and meaning of a tale or song for the men and women in a particular culture
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C
The passage focuses on the shift of focus on the part of folklorists. The author is of the opinion that recent works in folklore study show that the folklorists are now started focusing on the context of the folklore and the role folklore plays in a particular culture. Option (c) is in line with this as it talks about the purpose and meaning of a tale or song and hence, is the correct answer.
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C
The passage focuses on the shift of focus on the part of folklorists. The author is of the opinion that recent works in folklore study show that the folklorists are now started focusing on the context of the folklore and the role folklore plays in a particular culture. Option (c) is in line with this as it talks about the purpose and meaning of a tale or song and hence, is the correct answer.
Question 402. A. An old and semi-apocryphal story is routinely doing the rounds at the elections
B. The nub of the story is this: Sir Peter's association sought to dissuade him from standing on the grounds of his advanced age, reasoning that, should he die mid-term, the cash-strapped Tories of Louth would not be able to bear the cost of fighting a by-election.
C. It concerns negotiations between Sir Peter Tapsell, the 74-year old Conservative member for Louth and his constituency association, ahead of the forthcoming general election.
D. Sir Peter is said to have a written a personal cheque for the estimated 10,000 $ cost of a by election campaign
E. He posted it along with the instruction that it is cashed in the event of his death.
F. This is seen as one more instance of his wit and ability to create hype about his candidature
B. The nub of the story is this: Sir Peter's association sought to dissuade him from standing on the grounds of his advanced age, reasoning that, should he die mid-term, the cash-strapped Tories of Louth would not be able to bear the cost of fighting a by-election.
C. It concerns negotiations between Sir Peter Tapsell, the 74-year old Conservative member for Louth and his constituency association, ahead of the forthcoming general election.
D. Sir Peter is said to have a written a personal cheque for the estimated 10,000 $ cost of a by election campaign
E. He posted it along with the instruction that it is cashed in the event of his death.
F. This is seen as one more instance of his wit and ability to create hype about his candidature
Answer: Option A. -> ACBDEF
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A
Option (a) The opening sentence introduces the existence of a story. Sentence C then goes on to mention what the story is about. Sentence B tells the reader about the plot of this story and sentence D then describes Sir Peter's reaction to a set of events. Sentence E completes the account of his action. This makes choice (a) correct, which sentence F remarking on the relevance of this story. This makes choice (a) correct.
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A
Option (a) The opening sentence introduces the existence of a story. Sentence C then goes on to mention what the story is about. Sentence B tells the reader about the plot of this story and sentence D then describes Sir Peter's reaction to a set of events. Sentence E completes the account of his action. This makes choice (a) correct, which sentence F remarking on the relevance of this story. This makes choice (a) correct.
Answer: Option D. -> Montana Scalp's Novels: Critical Reflections on the Individual and on Society
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D
This question asks you to identify the most appropriate title for the passage. Option (d) is the correct answer. The topic of the passage is Scalp’s novels, and the author emphasizes that the novels contain observations concerning ‘how individuals are shaped (or deformed) by their social environments’. In fact the entire first paragraph of the passage is devoted to the fact that Scalp was much more than just a poetic novelist; that she was a social visionary who tried to look critically at the individual, society and social systems.
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D
This question asks you to identify the most appropriate title for the passage. Option (d) is the correct answer. The topic of the passage is Scalp’s novels, and the author emphasizes that the novels contain observations concerning ‘how individuals are shaped (or deformed) by their social environments’. In fact the entire first paragraph of the passage is devoted to the fact that Scalp was much more than just a poetic novelist; that she was a social visionary who tried to look critically at the individual, society and social systems.
Question 404. Ayesha refused to be phased (A) / fazed (B) by their insulting remarks. The fort was bombarded withcanon (A) / cannon (B) fires by the enemy. According to the law, all citizens must be given equitable(A) / equable (B) treatment. As soon as the king died, lawlessness reigned (A) / reined (B) over the city.Such inflammable (A) / inflammatory (B) remarks could lead to a communal discord.
Answer: Option A. -> BBAAB
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A
The usage of the word 'phase' would be incorrect in the first sentence because it refers to a stage in a process or an aspect. Instead, the word 'faze' which means 'disturb' would fit in appropriately. In the second sentence, 'canon' refers tolaws, principles whereas 'cannon' is a part of artillery. The word 'equitable' means impartial or just and 'equable'means steady. The third sentence refers to the equal and fair treatment given to all citizens by the law. The word 'reign'means to rule whereas 'rein' means to check or stop, control.The given sentence refers to lawlessness dominating the city. 'Inflammable' is used for something that can be easily seton fire whereas 'inflammatory' refers to something that provokes anger or hostility. A communal discord can occurdue to inflammatory remarks. Therefore, the correct option should have the sequence BBAAB. Hence, option (A) is the correct answer choice
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A
The usage of the word 'phase' would be incorrect in the first sentence because it refers to a stage in a process or an aspect. Instead, the word 'faze' which means 'disturb' would fit in appropriately. In the second sentence, 'canon' refers tolaws, principles whereas 'cannon' is a part of artillery. The word 'equitable' means impartial or just and 'equable'means steady. The third sentence refers to the equal and fair treatment given to all citizens by the law. The word 'reign'means to rule whereas 'rein' means to check or stop, control.The given sentence refers to lawlessness dominating the city. 'Inflammable' is used for something that can be easily seton fire whereas 'inflammatory' refers to something that provokes anger or hostility. A communal discord can occurdue to inflammatory remarks. Therefore, the correct option should have the sequence BBAAB. Hence, option (A) is the correct answer choice
Answer: Option B. -> More is known about the genetics of the Javan rhino than is known about its mating patterns.
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B
The correct answer to this question will be a claim that must follow from text contained in the passage. This question does not provide any clues as to where the justifying text will be found.
(A) The first paragraph mentions that the Javan rhino is the most endangered species of large mammal. However, it does not have to be true that it is one of the most endangered animals, a category that is far broader than mammals.
(B) CORRECT. The first paragraph states that very little is known about the life of the Javan rhino. The passage does indicate, however, that scientists have been able to extract information on the species’ DNA from gathered dung. The paragraph also suggests that very little information about female Javan rhinos has been gained, given that scientists only recently discovered whether or not females of the species even have horns. Thus, one can infer that more is known about the genetics of the Javan rhino than its mating patterns.
(C) The passage only discusses the Javan rhino; therefore, a generalization about the extinction of "most animals" is not supported by the passage.
(D) The passage does not mention other survival factors for a species or rank them; therefore, this inference is not supported by the passage.
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B
The correct answer to this question will be a claim that must follow from text contained in the passage. This question does not provide any clues as to where the justifying text will be found.
(A) The first paragraph mentions that the Javan rhino is the most endangered species of large mammal. However, it does not have to be true that it is one of the most endangered animals, a category that is far broader than mammals.
(B) CORRECT. The first paragraph states that very little is known about the life of the Javan rhino. The passage does indicate, however, that scientists have been able to extract information on the species’ DNA from gathered dung. The paragraph also suggests that very little information about female Javan rhinos has been gained, given that scientists only recently discovered whether or not females of the species even have horns. Thus, one can infer that more is known about the genetics of the Javan rhino than its mating patterns.
(C) The passage only discusses the Javan rhino; therefore, a generalization about the extinction of "most animals" is not supported by the passage.
(D) The passage does not mention other survival factors for a species or rank them; therefore, this inference is not supported by the passage.
Answer: Option B. -> Nike has made a success out of a culture of creativity, but it is now trying to balance it with discipline
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B
The author makes this point at various places in the passage - The seventh para – “Nike believes its newfound discipline will enable it to meet its targets of 15% average annual profit growth and revenue growth in the high single digits”, the sixth para – “In the old days, Nike operated pretty much on instinct. It took a guess as to how many pairs of shoes to churn out and hoped it could cram them all onto retailers’ shelves. Not anymore”, the fifth para – “In the past few years, the company has devoted as much energy to the mundane details of running a business — such as developing top-flight information systems, logistics, and supply-chain management — as it does to marketing coups and cutting-edge sneaker design”. All of them describe the blend of creativity and discipline that is being adopted by Nike.
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B
The author makes this point at various places in the passage - The seventh para – “Nike believes its newfound discipline will enable it to meet its targets of 15% average annual profit growth and revenue growth in the high single digits”, the sixth para – “In the old days, Nike operated pretty much on instinct. It took a guess as to how many pairs of shoes to churn out and hoped it could cram them all onto retailers’ shelves. Not anymore”, the fifth para – “In the past few years, the company has devoted as much energy to the mundane details of running a business — such as developing top-flight information systems, logistics, and supply-chain management — as it does to marketing coups and cutting-edge sneaker design”. All of them describe the blend of creativity and discipline that is being adopted by Nike.
Question 407. A. Parmenides was a native in Elea, in the south of Italy, and flourished in the first half of the fifth century B.C.
B. According to Plato, Socrates in his youth had an interviewwith Parmenides, then an old man, and learnt much from him.
C. Whether or not this interview ishistorical, we may at least infer, what is otherwise evident, that Plato himself was influenced by thedoctrines of Parmenides.
D. The south Italian and Sicilian philosophers were more inclined to mysticismand religion than those of Ionia, who were on the whole scientific and sceptical in their tendency.
The correct sequence is___
B. According to Plato, Socrates in his youth had an interviewwith Parmenides, then an old man, and learnt much from him.
C. Whether or not this interview ishistorical, we may at least infer, what is otherwise evident, that Plato himself was influenced by thedoctrines of Parmenides.
D. The south Italian and Sicilian philosophers were more inclined to mysticismand religion than those of Ionia, who were on the whole scientific and sceptical in their tendency.
The correct sequence is___
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In sentence A, 'native in Elea' should be replaced by 'native of Elea' . A person is a native 'of' a place.
In sentence D, tendency should be replaced by its plural 'tendencies' as the tendencies of many people are being referred to. Sentences B and C are correct
Answer: Option A. -> The Indonesian Javan rhinos constitute a separate sub-species.
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A
The passage mentions the Ujung Kulon peninsula in the second paragraph. Immediately before that, the passage states that Indonesian Javan rhinos cannot supplement those in Vietnam because they have evolved into separate sub-species. The correct answer choice will rely upon this fact.
(A) CORRECT. This choice rephrases the information in the second paragraph which states that the Indonesian Javan rhinos have evolved into a separate subspecies.
(B) The passage does not mention the aquatic abilities of the Javan rhino nor can it be assumed that they would have to get there without human assistance.
(C) The passage does not discuss the funds available in either country; therefore this choice is incorrect.
(D) The passage does not mention the difficulty involved in capturing a rhino; therefore this choice is incorrect.
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A
The passage mentions the Ujung Kulon peninsula in the second paragraph. Immediately before that, the passage states that Indonesian Javan rhinos cannot supplement those in Vietnam because they have evolved into separate sub-species. The correct answer choice will rely upon this fact.
(A) CORRECT. This choice rephrases the information in the second paragraph which states that the Indonesian Javan rhinos have evolved into a separate subspecies.
(B) The passage does not mention the aquatic abilities of the Javan rhino nor can it be assumed that they would have to get there without human assistance.
(C) The passage does not discuss the funds available in either country; therefore this choice is incorrect.
(D) The passage does not mention the difficulty involved in capturing a rhino; therefore this choice is incorrect.
Answer: Option C. -> The company was ready to hike its budget even more than what Scott had asked for
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C
The author has mentioned this incident in the fourth para and describes how Scott, the marketing chief was not sure about the huge increase but he was faced with a different question regarding whether this is enough or his division needs more money. This makes choice (c) correct.
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C
The author has mentioned this incident in the fourth para and describes how Scott, the marketing chief was not sure about the huge increase but he was faced with a different question regarding whether this is enough or his division needs more money. This makes choice (c) correct.
Question 410. A. Take her account of Mr. Bush's Yale years.
B. Mr. Bush, on the other hand, spent his time doing everything but burnishing his credentials.
C. The case against Ms Kelley is not just that she fails to rake new muck.
D. The Ivy League universities are full of grubbing prodigies who regard themselves as the next president.
E. It is that she makes her principal target, the current president, look rather good.
B. Mr. Bush, on the other hand, spent his time doing everything but burnishing his credentials.
C. The case against Ms Kelley is not just that she fails to rake new muck.
D. The Ivy League universities are full of grubbing prodigies who regard themselves as the next president.
E. It is that she makes her principal target, the current president, look rather good.
Answer: Option C. -> CEADB
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C
Sentence C is the best opening sentence as it introduces the protagonist for this paragraph Ms Kelley. Sentence E then states what the criticism against her is. Sentence A quotes a slice from this and sentence D describes what the usual scenario is in Ivy League universities and sentence B then contrasts that with what Bush did. This makes choice (c) most appropriate.
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C
Sentence C is the best opening sentence as it introduces the protagonist for this paragraph Ms Kelley. Sentence E then states what the criticism against her is. Sentence A quotes a slice from this and sentence D describes what the usual scenario is in Ivy League universities and sentence B then contrasts that with what Bush did. This makes choice (c) most appropriate.
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