QUESTION: 33

Cuttlefish are intriguing little animals. The cuttlefish resembles a rather large squid and is, like the octopus, a member of the order of cephalopods. Although they are not considered the most highly evolved of the cephalopods, they are extremely intelligent.
While observing them, it is hard to tell who is doing the observing, you or the cuttlefish, especially since the eye of the cuttlefish is very similar in structure to the human eye. Cuttlefish are also highly mobile and fast creatures.
They come equipped with a small jet located just below the tentacles that can expel water to help them move. Ribbons of flexible fin on each side of the body allow cuttlefish to hover, move, stop, and start. ________________ ____________________. The cuttlefish is sometimes referred to as the "chameleon of the sea" because it can change its skin color and pattern instantaneously. Masters of camouflage, they can blend into any environment for protection, but they are also capable of the most imaginative displays of iridescent, brilliant color and intricate designs, which scientists believe they use to communicate with each other and for mating displays. However, judging from the riot of ornaments and hues cuttlefish produce, it is hard not to believe they paint themselves so beautifully just for the sheer joy of it. At the very least, cuttlefish conversation must be the most sparkling in all the sea.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Which of the following is correct according to the information given in the passage?

Cuttlefish are a type of squid.
Cuttlefish use jet propulsion as one form of locomotion.
The cuttlefish does not have an exoskeleton.
Cuttlefish are the most intelligent cephalopods.
Cuttlefish always imitate the patterns and colors of their environment.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The passage describes the cuttlefishs use of a water jet to move. Choice a is incorrect because the passage only describes cuttlefish as resembling squid. Choice c is a true characteristic, but is not mentioned in the passage. Choice d is incorrect because the passage never describes cuttlefish as the most intelligent cephalopod. Choice e is not true, based on the information in the passage.

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QUESTION: 34

Cuttlefish are intriguing little animals. The cuttlefish resembles a rather large squid and is, like the octopus, a member of the order of cephalopods. Although they are not considered the most highly evolved of the cephalopods, they are extremely intelligent.
While observing them, it is hard to tell who is doing the observing, you or the cuttlefish, especially since the eye of the cuttlefish is very similar in structure to the human eye. Cuttlefish are also highly mobile and fast creatures.
They come equipped with a small jet located just below the tentacles that can expel water to help them move. Ribbons of flexible fin on each side of the body allow cuttlefish to hover, move, stop, and start. ________________ ____________________. The cuttlefish is sometimes referred to as the "chameleon of the sea" because it can change its skin color and pattern instantaneously. Masters of camouflage, they can blend into any environment for protection, but they are also capable of the most imaginative displays of iridescent, brilliant color and intricate designs, which scientists believe they use to communicate with each other and for mating displays. However, judging from the riot of ornaments and hues cuttlefish produce, it is hard not to believe they paint themselves so beautifully just for the sheer joy of it. At the very least, cuttlefish conversation must be the most sparkling in all the sea.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Which of the following best outlines the main topics addressed in the passage?

I. Explanation of why cuttlefish are intriguing II. Communication skills of cuttlefish
I. Classification and difficulties of observing cuttlefish II. Scientific explanation of modes of cuttlefish communication
I. Explanation of the cuttlefish’s method of locomotion II. Description of color displays in mating behavior
I. Comparison of cuttlefish with other cephalopods II. Usefulness of the cuttlefish’s ability to change color
I. General classification and characteristics of cuttlefish II. Uses and beauty of the cuttlefish’s ability to change color

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

Choice e covers the most important ideas in the two paragraphs. All the other choices choose more minor details from the paragraphs as the main subjects.

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QUESTION: 35

Cuttlefish are intriguing little animals. The cuttlefish resembles a rather large squid and is, like the octopus, a member of the order of cephalopods. Although they are not considered the most highly evolved of the cephalopods, they are extremely intelligent.
While observing them, it is hard to tell who is doing the observing, you or the cuttlefish, especially since the eye of the cuttlefish is very similar in structure to the human eye. Cuttlefish are also highly mobile and fast creatures.
They come equipped with a small jet located just below the tentacles that can expel water to help them move. Ribbons of flexible fin on each side of the body allow cuttlefish to hover, move, stop, and start. ____________________ ____________________. The cuttlefish is sometimes referred to as the "chameleon of the sea" because it can change its skin color and pattern instantaneously. Masters of camouflage, they can blend into any environment for protection, but they are also capable of the most imaginative displays of iridescent, brilliant color and intricate designs, which scientists believe they use to communicate with each other and for mating displays. However, judging from the riot of ornaments and hues cuttlefish produce, it is hard not to believe they paint themselves so beautifully just for the sheer joy of it. At the very least, cuttlefish conversation must be the most sparkling in all the sea.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the author of the passage?

to prove the intelligence of cuttlefish
to explain the communication habits of cuttlefish
to produce a fanciful description of the "chameleon of the sea"
to persuade scuba divers of the interest in observing cuttlefish
to describe the "chameleon of the sea" informatively and entertainingly

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

Choice e includes both the informational content and light tone of the passage. Choices a and b describe too scientific an aim for the content and tone. Choice c does not include the informational content of the passage. Choice d assumes a particular audience for the passage which is neither named nor implied in any of the passages content.

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QUESTION: 36

A book proposal has three major functions. First, it should sell a publisher on the commercial potential of the as-yet-to-be-written book. Second, the writing in the proposal itself should convince the publisher that the author has the ability to write the book. Finally, the proposal should show that the author has the background necessary to write the book.
On the basis of above passage please answer the following question
Which of the following is the best meaning of the word "background" as it is used in the passage?

something behind the main event
something in a subordinated position
one’s ability to do something
events leading up to something
facts to help explain something

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Any of the choices may be a definition of background; however, the context of the passage indicates that the word refers to the education and training of the proposed author that is, the authors ability to write the book.

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