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Section 6
Practice Test Three
32. In context, which is the best version of sentence 5
(reproduced below)?
However, the use of physical fo rce is rarely necessary,
these animals have a unique way of avoiding
conflicts.
(A) (As it is now)
(B) Since the use of physical force is rarely necessary,
these animals have a unique way of
avoiding conflicts.
( C) However, the use of physical force is rarely
necessary, this is because these animals have a
unique way of avoiding conflicts.
(D) However, the use of physical force is rarely
necessary, while these animals have a unique
way of avoiding conflicts.
(E) However, the use of physical force is rarely
necessary, because these animals have a
unique way of avoiding conflicts.
33. In context, what revision is needed in sentence 13?
(A) No revision is needed.
(B) Change "many animals" to "that of many animals."
( C) Change "many animals" to "those of many
animals."
(D) Change "does not vary" to "do not vary."
(E) Change "it is not a factor" to "they are not
factors."
34. Of the following, which is the best version of
sentence 14 (reproduced below)?
If two males could see one another (which they can't
because of the thick growth of the rain fo rest), they
would not be able to decide, merely on sight, which one
was likely to be the stronger of the two.
(A) (As it is now)
(B) Even if two males could see one another
through the rain forest's thick growth, they
probably would not be able to tell which one
was stronger.
( C) If two males happen to see one another through
the thick growth of the rain forest, they will be
unable to tell which one is stronger.
(D) Even if two males could see one another,
which they can't (because of the thick growth
of the rain forest), they would not be able
to decide merely on sight which one was the
strongest.
(E) Because of the thick growth in the rain forest,
two males cannot see one another, and even if
they could, they would not be able to decide
which one was probably stronger.
35. Which of the following would be the most suitable
sentence to insert immediately after sentence 14?
(A) So a "homeowner" demonstrates his toughness
by vocalizing.
(B) This frequently can be a confusing situation
for both the male gibbons.
( C) Therefore, the "homeowner:' realizing that
he is much smaller, must sing to scare the
intruder off.
(D) For this reason, the intruding male shows
how tough he is by vocalizing.
(E) So the two males engage in a singing contest
to see whose voice is louder.
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