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DIRECTIONS: In the passage below, certain phrases are underlined and numbered <x>. The question will present alternatives for the underlined part. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard written English, or is worded most consistently with the style and tone of the passage as a whole. If you think the original version is the best, choose "NO CHANGE".

The Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca

Excerpted from KnowledgeNuts

[§1] One of the most obvious differences between the two species is their wool or (more accurately) their fiber.

Both the llama and the alpaca have been raised <1> for their fiber, which is shorn once a year in both cases. The alpaca is much more prized for their <2> fiber, and for many farmers, that's the only reason they are raised.

[§2] There are two types of alpacas, each defined by their fiber; both types are soft and hypoallergenic. The Huacaya has a sheep-like appearance, with short, soft fiber. The Suri has a longer coat, with a fleece that gathers like ropes and hangs from the body. The fleece of both types of alpaca is very, very soft, and is usually used to make clothing. <3> There are 22 different "recognized" <4> colors for an alpaca, ranging from black to white and including every shade of brown, cream, and gray in between. Alpacas are typically one color, with white markings only on the face and legs, making their fleece uniform in color.

[§3] The llama, on the other hand, has two layers to their fleece. The inner coat is soft; on the animal, it keeps them warm while their outer coat, made of stiffer guard hairs, keeps them dry. <5>The undercoat is soft enough to use for clothing, while the outer coat is more often used to make more utilitarian items like rugs and ropes. <6> Before anything can be done with the fiber, the two coats have to be separated. Llamas come in fewer colors then alpacas, <7> and can be spotted.

[§4] Llamas are much larger than alpacas, and because of their size they can also be used as pack animals. <8> An adult llama usually stands around 1.8 meters (6 ft) tall and weighs anywhere between 125 and 200 kilogram <9> (280 and 450 lbs), while an average alpaca only stands about 0.9 meters (3 ft) tall at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 80 kilograms (100 and 175 lbs).

[§5] While alpacas are mainly kept for their fleece, llamas can serve a few different purposes on a farm. When kept with other animals such as sheep, llamas can serve as guard animals against predators and intruders, although not all llamas have the personality for guard duty. Both are easy to train, and because of their size and strength, <10> llamas can be taught to pull carts and small carriages. Llamas can also be trained to accept a rider, although that rider needs to be fairly lightweight.

Why might the author have placed "recognized" <4> in quotation marks?

  1. She does not agree that any of the colors should be recognized.
  2. She does not believe in the existence of color.
  3. She is a poor writer.
  4. She believes you could make a case for more than 22 when getting into the nuance.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

D is correct. She later talks about the full spectrum of color with "all points in between," implying 22 is more a starting point than a final answer.



DIRECTIONS: In the passage below, certain phrases are underlined and numbered <x>. The question will present alternatives for the underlined part. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard written English, or is worded most consistently with the style and tone of the passage as a whole. If you think the original version is the best, choose "NO CHANGE".

The Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca

Excerpted from KnowledgeNuts

[§1] One of the most obvious differences between the two species is their wool or (more accurately) their fiber. Both the llama and the alpaca have been raised <1> for their fiber, which is shorn once a year in both cases. The alpaca is much more prized for their <2> fiber, and for many farmers, that's the only reason they are raised.

[§2] There are two types of alpacas, each defined by their fiber; both types are soft and hypoallergenic. The Huacaya has a sheep-like appearance, with short, soft fiber. The Suri has a longer coat, with a fleece that gathers like ropes and hangs from the body. The fleece of both types of alpaca is very, very soft, and is usually used to make clothing. <3> There are 22 different "recognized" <4> colors for an alpaca, ranging from black to white and including every shade of brown, cream, and gray in between. Alpacas are typically one color, with white markings only on the face and legs, making their fleece uniform in color.

[§3] The llama, on the other hand, has two layers to their fleece. The inner coat is soft; on the animal, it keeps them warm while their outer coat, made of stiffer guard hairs, keeps them dry. <5>The undercoat is soft enough to use for clothing, while the outer coat is more often used to make more utilitarian items like rugs and ropes. <6> Before anything can be done with the fiber, the two coats have to be separated. Llamas come in fewer colors then alpacas, <7> and can be spotted.

[§4] Llamas are much larger than alpacas, and because of their size they can also be used as pack animals. <8> An adult llama usually stands around 1.8 meters (6 ft) tall and weighs anywhere between 125 and 200 kilogram <9> (280 and 450 lbs), while an average alpaca only stands about 0.9 meters (3 ft) tall at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 80 kilograms (100 and 175 lbs).

[§5] While alpacas are mainly kept for their fleece, llamas can serve a few different purposes on a farm. When kept with other animals such as sheep, llamas can serve as guard animals against predators and intruders, although not all llamas have the personality for guard duty. Both are easy to train, and because of their size and strength, <10> llamas can be taught to pull carts and small carriages. Llamas can also be trained to accept a rider, although that rider needs to be fairly lightweight.

<5>:

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. The llama on the other hand has two layers to their fleece. The inner coat is soft on the animal, it keeps them warm while their outer coat, made of stiffer guard hairs, keeps them dry.
  3. The llama, on the other hand, has two layers to its fleece. The inner coat is soft. It provides warmth, while the outer coat ­ made of stiffer guard hairs ­ guards against wetness.
  4. The llama, on the other hand, has two layers to their fleece. The inner coat is soft: on the animal, it keeps them warm while their outer coat, made of stiffer guard hairs, keeps them dry.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

C is correct. The original sentence has awkward wording and syntax. Answer B possesses a comma splice.
Answer D uses the (:) inappropriately.



DIRECTIONS: In the passage below, certain phrases are underlined and numbered <x>. The question will present alternatives for the underlined part. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard written English, or is worded most consistently with the style and tone of the passage as a whole. If you think the original version is the best, choose "NO CHANGE".

The Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca

Excerpted from KnowledgeNuts

[§1] One of the most obvious differences between the two species is their wool or (more accurately) their fiber. Both the llama and the alpaca have been raised <1> for their fiber, which is shorn once a year in both cases.

The alpaca is much more prized for their <2> fiber, and for many farmers, that's the only reason they are raised.

[§2] There are two types of alpacas, each defined by their fiber; both types are soft and hypoallergenic. The Huacaya has a sheep-like appearance, with short, soft fiber. The Suri has a longer coat, with a fleece that gathers like ropes and hangs from the body. The fleece of both types of alpaca is very, very soft, and is usually used to make clothing. <3> There are 22 different "recognized" <4> colors for an alpaca, ranging from black to white and including every shade of brown, cream, and gray in between. Alpacas are typically one color, with white markings only on the face and legs, making their fleece uniform in color.

[§3] The llama, on the other hand, has two layers to their fleece. The inner coat is soft; on the animal, it keeps them warm while their outer coat, made of stiffer guard hairs, keeps them dry. <5>The undercoat is soft enough to use for clothing, while the outer coat is more often used to make more utilitarian items like rugs and ropes. <6> Before anything can be done with the fiber, the two coats have to be separated. Llamas come in fewer colors then alpacas, <7> and can be spotted.

[§4] Llamas are much larger than alpacas, and because of their size they can also be used as pack animals. <8> An adult llama usually stands around 1.8 meters (6 ft) tall and weighs anywhere between 125 and 200 kilogram <9> (280 and 450 lbs), while an average alpaca only stands about 0.9 meters (3 ft) tall at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 80 kilograms (100 and 175 lbs).

[§5] While alpacas are mainly kept for their fleece, llamas can serve a few different purposes on a farm. When kept with other animals such as sheep, llamas can serve as guard animals against predators and intruders, although not all llamas have the personality for guard duty. Both are easy to train, and because of their size and strength, <10> llamas can be taught to pull carts and small carriages. Llamas can also be trained to accept a rider, although that rider needs to be fairly lightweight.

<6>:

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. utilitarian items like rugs and ropes
  3. the most utilitarian items like rugs and ropes
  4. more utilitarian items unlike rugs and ropes

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

B is correct. Use of "more" in the original phrasing is redundant. C draws an unnecessary extreme in its use of "the most." D uses "unlike" instead of the more appropriate "like."



DIRECTIONS: In the passage below, certain phrases are underlined and numbered <x>. The question will present alternatives for the underlined part. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard written English, or is worded most consistently with the style and tone of the passage as a whole. If you think the original version is the best, choose "NO CHANGE".

The Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca

Excerpted from KnowledgeNuts

[§1] One of the most obvious differences between the two species is their wool or (more accurately) their fiber. Both the llama and the alpaca have been raised <1> for their fiber, which is shorn once a year in both cases. The alpaca is much more prized for their <2> fiber, and for many farmers, that's the only reason they are raised.

[§2] There are two types of alpacas, each defined by their fiber; both types are soft and hypoallergenic. The Huacaya has a sheep-like appearance, with short, soft fiber. The Suri has a longer coat, with a fleece that gathers like ropes and hangs from the body. The fleece of both types of alpaca is very, very soft, and is usually used to make clothing. <3> There are 22 different "recognized" <4> colors for an alpaca, ranging from black to white and including every shade of brown, cream, and gray in between. Alpacas are typically one color, with white markings only on the face and legs, making their fleece uniform in color.

[§3] The llama, on the other hand, has two layers to their fleece. The inner coat is soft; on the animal, it keeps them warm while their outer coat, made of stiffer guard hairs, keeps them dry. <5>The undercoat is soft enough to use for clothing, while the outer coat is more often used to make more utilitarian items like rugs and ropes. <6> Before anything can be done with the fiber, the two coats have to be separated. Llamas come in fewer colors then alpacas, <7> and can be spotted.

[§4] Llamas are much larger than alpacas, and because of their size they can also be used as pack animals. <8> An adult llama usually stands around 1.8 meters (6 ft) tall and weighs anywhere between 125 and 200 kilogram <9> (280 and 450 lbs), while an average alpaca only stands about 0.9 meters (3 ft) tall at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 80 kilograms (100 and 175 lbs).

[§5] While alpacas are mainly kept for their fleece, llamas can serve a few different purposes on a farm. When kept with other animals such as sheep, llamas can serve as guard animals against predators and intruders, although not all llamas have the personality for guard duty. Both are easy to train, and because of their size and strength, <10> llamas can be taught to pull carts and small carriages. Llamas can also be trained to accept a rider, although that rider needs to be fairly lightweight.

<7>:

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. Llamas come in fewer colors than alpaca
  3. Llamas come in fewer colors than alpacas
  4. Llamas come in fewest colors than alpacas

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

When making a comparison of two items, use "than." When sequencing, use "then." With this rule in tow, you can rule out A. B awkwardly compares plural "Llamas" with singular "alpaca." D inappropriately uses "fewest."



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