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Q1. During gladiator matches, the unfair match-up between a prisoner with a short sword and ten soldiers with horses and whips can drive the prisoner to a state of manic frenzy, like a rampaging bull whose rage increases when its hide is pierced with swords. (A) like a rampaging bull whose rage increases when its hide is pierced with swords (B) like the increased rage of a rampaging bull when its hide is pierced with swords (C) like a rampaging bull that increases rage while rampaging with its hide pierced with swords (D) just as a rampaging bull that increases rage by piercing its hide with swords (E) just as a rampaging bull’s rage increases when it is pierced with swords Difficulty - Hard
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Q2. Written in the early eleventh century by Lady Murasaki Shikibu as a fictionalized account of political and romantic intrigue in the Japanese imperial court, literary historians consider The Tale of Genji to be the world’s first novel. (A) Shikibu as a fictionalized account of political and romantic intrigue in the Japanese imperial court, literary historians consider The Tale of Genji to be (B) Shikibu in the manner of a fictionalized account of political and romantic intrigue in the Japanese imperial court, literary historians consider The Tale of Genji as (C) Shikibu, a fictionalized accounting for political and romantic intrigue in the Japanese imperial court, literary historians consider The Tale of Genji (D) Shikibu as a fictionalized account of political and romantic intrigue in the Japanese imperial court, The Tale of Genji is considered by literary historians to be (E) Shikibu, The Tale of Genji is a fictionalized account of political and romantic intrigue in the Japanese imperial court which literary historians consider to be Difficulty - Hard
SC Questions September - 1 :Q1. Bill Clinton showed great sagacity and insight of economic judgment that could entitle
him to be considered as one of the greatest post-war Presidents of the US and that makes his tenure the most prosperous era of the country.
(A) him to be considered as one of the greatest post-war Presidents of the US, and that makes
(B) him to be considered one of the greatest post-war Presidents of the US, and that make
© him to be considered to be one of the greatest post-war Presidents of the US, and that makes
(D) him to be regarded like one of the greatest post-war Presidents of the US, and that make
(E) him to be regarded one among the greatest post-war Presidents of the US, and that makes
Difficulty - Hard
Q2. The company’s policy of encouraging its employees to volunteer at local charities,
along with sponsoring a number of charitable events, are an example of the company’s commitment to social responsibility.
(A) along with sponsoring a number of charitable events, are an example of the company’s
(B) as well as to sponsor a number of charitable events, is an example of the company’s
(C) as well as sponsoring a number of charitable events, are an example of the company’s
(D) and sponsoring a number of charitable events, is an example of the company’s
(E) and sponsors a number of charitable events, are an example of the company’s
Difficulty - Hard
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Q1. Doctor: “My patients have asked me for an alternative to the medication I currently prescribe for high blood pressure. They claim that the medication causes night sweats and loss of appetite.” Pharmaceutical representative: “That is an illogical request. No medications come without side effects, especially those used to treat high blood pressure.” The representative’s response to the doctor’s argument is ineffective because it does which of the following? A. It indirectly refutes the doctor’s primary assumption. B. It assumes without justification that all medications have side effects. C. It fails to consider the other medication could have different side effects. D. It treats the doctor’s argument as if it were about just a few patients rather than a majority of patients. E. It contradicts the doctor’s request without offering an explanation. Difficulty - Hard
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Q2. Some animals, such as dolphins, dogs, and African grey parrots, seem to exhibit cognitive functions typically associated with higher-order primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and humans. Some parrots, for example, have vocabularies of hundreds of words that they can string together in a comprehensible syntax. This clearly shows that humans and primates are not the only animals capable of using language to communicate. One parrot, named Alex, has been known to ask to be petted or kissed and will exhibit aggression if the gesture offered is not the specific one requested. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion above? A. Dolphins can be trained to assist divers in ocean rescues. B. Gorillas in captivity often learn hand signals for food and water. C. Dogs are capable of sensing their owners’ moods and often exhibit concern if they sense sadness. D. Chimpanzees can memorize long sequences of key punches on machines that dispense food. E. Alex does not exhibit aggression when offered a gesture that he specifically requested. Difficulty - Hard
CR Questions September - 1 :Q1. A nutritional research company published an article describing the health benefits of red wine. The article led to a substantial increase in sales of the beverage. The Carducci vineyard is one that specializes in such wine, following a family tradition of over 400 years. Every year it releases a new wine. The Carducci sales figures for the year after the article was published were very low although the wine gained popularity amongst gourmet chefs.
Which of the following conclusions can most properly be drawn from the information above?
A. Wine made by the Carducci vineyard is not officially considered red wine.
B. Very low red wine sales figures cannot be greatly affected by a gained popularity amongst gourmet chefs.
C. The Carducci wine released the year after the article was published was of a lower quality than its usual standard.
D. The article referred to Carducci wine in a negative light.
E. Medical publications can eliminate entire industries overnight if they are not carefully phrased.
Difficulty - Hard
Q2. Credit Card Spokesperson: "It is to the benefit of all credit customers that we increase the interest rates of those cardholders who present a high risk of defaulting on their obligations. A way to offset the costs of these customers’ defaults is to increase the interest rates of all customers, including those who are at almost no risk of defaulting on their lines of credit."
Which of the following, if true, most strongly indicates that the logic of the credit card spokesperson is flawed?
A. Credit card companies could offset the costs of defaults by raising the fees they charge to merchants who accept credit cards.
B. Increasing the interest rates on high-risk cardholders is more likely to result in these cardholders defaulting.
C. Many credit card customers pay their bills in full each month, avoiding interest charges.
D. Increasing interest rates would not result in a higher monthly payment for high-risk cardholders.
E. Credit card companies have historically offered cards to high-risk customers at higher interest rates than those given to low-risk customers.