QUESTION: 80

Which revision should be made to improve the effectiveness of paragraph C?

move sentence 13 to the end of paragraph C
remove sentence 13
move sentence 14 to the beginning of paragraph C
move sentence 14 to the beginning of paragraph D
remove sentence 14

Answer(s): E

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The Internet

(A)
(1) We use the Internet or hear about it almost daily. (2) However, there was a time when the Internet was known to just a network of scientists who used it as a means to communicate research information. (3) They lived all over the world, the idea of calling on the phone was a major problem and a major expense. (4) Faxing was a problem also if they wanted to keep their ideas secret. (5) This group of international scientists needed a means to share their information with each other.
(B)
(6) In 1989, computer scientist Timothy Berners-Lee created a system that enabled an elite group of scientists to communicate with one another.(7) The original goal of the scientists is to share information that was number- and text-based.(8) This format was an easy procedure for the early computers and computer programs to use.
(C)
(9) Many other people were interested in this"new"exchange of information for a few reasons.(10) It was much cheaper than a long distance phone call or fax, and it provided some privacy.(11) Soon, others were experimenting with this new communication device.(12) Eventually, a group of people at the Massachusetts Institute of technology developed the World Wide Web.
(D)
(13) Changes that are made in computers and the way they communicate with each other provide the opportunity for the Web to evolve.(14) This evolution continue to change the way we all communicate with each other, too.(15) To do more than just communicate today, the Web is used.(16) Its a valuable marketing and selling tool for businesses.(17) How interesting to think of the many new ways that this technology shaping our future.

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Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? If the original is the best way, choose option A.

is to share
was to share
is to be sharing
was to be sharing
sharing

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 82

-- Exhibit --

The Internet

(A)
(1) We use the Internet or hear about it almost daily. (2) However, there was a time when the Internet was known to just a network of scientists who used it as a means to communicate research information. (3) They lived all over the world, the idea of calling on the phone was a major problem and a major expense. (4) Faxing was a problem also if they wanted to keep their ideas secret. (5) This group of international scientists needed a means to share their information with each other.
(B)
(6) In 1989, computer scientist Timothy Berners-Lee created a system that enabled an elite group of scientists to communicate with one another.(7) The original goal of the scientists is to share information that was number- and text-based.(8) This format was an easy procedure for the early computers and computer programs to use.
(C)
(9) Many other people were interested in this"new"exchange of information for a few reasons.(10) It was much cheaper than a long distance phone call or fax, and it provided some privacy.(11) Soon, others were experimenting with this new communication device.(12) Eventually, a group of people at the Massachusetts Institute of technology developed the World Wide Web.
(D)
(13) Changes that are made in computers and the way they communicate with each other provide the opportunity for the Web to evolve.(14) This evolution continue to change the way we all communicatewith each other, too.(15) To do more than just communicate today, the Web is used.(16) Its a valuable marketing and selling tool for businesses.(17) How interesting to think of the many new ways that this technology shaping our future.

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Sentence 16:
Its a valuable marketing and selling tool for businesses.

Which correction should be made to sentence 16?

replace Its with It’s
move valuable to follow tool
insert a comma after marketing
replace and with or
change businesses to business’s

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 83

Sentences 6 and 7:
If you don’t like the idea of lugging fishing gear or binoculars.You can go for a nature walk instead.

The most effective combination of sentences 6 and 7 would include which of the following group of words?

binoculars on a nature walk
a nature walk instead of fishing
lugging, fishing gear, or binoculars
lugging fishing gear or binoculars, you can go
you don’t like, the idea of lugging

Answer(s): D

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