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Part 1: Reasoning Through Language Arts (Questions 1–25)
The RLA section tests your ability to read closely, understand written passages,
correct grammar and usage, and write an extended response.
Questions 1–4 refer to the following passage:
"The Industrial Revolution, which began in Great Britain in the late 18th century,
fundamentally altered the structure of human society. Prior to this period, most
people lived in rural areas and worked in agriculture. With the advent of
mechanized manufacturing, populations shifted dramatically toward urban centers.
While this migration created new economic opportunities, it also gave rise to
overcrowded tenements, unsanitary conditions, and unprecedented levels of
pollution." — Adapted from Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolution
1. According to the passage, what was one direct effect of the Industrial
Revolution?
A) A decrease in the total population of Great Britain
B) The elimination of rural farming communities
,C) A migration of people toward urban centers
D) The invention of agricultural machinery
Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The passage states that "populations shifted dramatically toward urban
centers," meaning people moved to cities.
2. The author's tone in this passage can best be described as:
A) Overwhelmingly celebratory
B) Purely neutral and objective
C) Balanced, acknowledging both benefits and drawbacks
D) Deeply pessimistic with no positive elements
Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The author acknowledges both "new economic opportunities"
(benefits) and "overcrowded tenements, unsanitary conditions" (drawbacks),
presenting a balanced perspective.
3. Which of the following phrases from the passage provides context clues for the
meaning of "urban"?
A) "rural areas"
B) "new economic opportunities"
C) "unprecedented levels"
D) "mechanized manufacturing"
,Correct ,,,answer,,,: A
Rationale: The word "urban" is contrasted with "rural areas" in the same sentence,
helping the reader understand that urban means city-related.
4. Based on the passage, what inference can you make about life in industrial
cities?
A) All residents enjoyed improved living standards immediately
B) Housing shortages and health problems were common
C) Governments strictly regulated all living conditions
D) Pollution was not recognized as a problem
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: The passage mentions "overcrowded tenements, unsanitary conditions,
and unprecedented levels of pollution," supporting the inference of housing
shortages and health problems.
5. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) The team of researchers were preparing their final report.
B) The team of researchers was preparing their final report.
C) The team of researchers was preparing its final report.
D) The team of researchers were preparing its final report.
Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: "Team" is a collective noun treated as singular, so the verb should be
"was." "Its" is the correct singular pronoun for a team.
, 6. Choose the option that best corrects the following sentence: "Walking through
the park, the flowers were beautiful."
A) Walking through the park, beautiful flowers were seen.
B) As I walked through the park, the flowers were beautiful.
C) The flowers, walking through the park, were beautiful.
D) Walking through the park, and the flowers were beautiful.
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: The original sentence contains a dangling modifier. Adding a clear
subject ("I") resolves the error.
7. In the following sentence, what is the function of the word "although"?
"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."
A) Coordinating conjunction
B) Subordinating conjunction
C) Preposition
D) Adverb
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: "Although" introduces a dependent clause, making it a subordinating
conjunction.
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Part 1: Reasoning Through Language Arts (Questions 1–25)
The RLA section tests your ability to read closely, understand written passages,
correct grammar and usage, and write an extended response.
Questions 1–4 refer to the following passage:
"The Industrial Revolution, which began in Great Britain in the late 18th century,
fundamentally altered the structure of human society. Prior to this period, most
people lived in rural areas and worked in agriculture. With the advent of
mechanized manufacturing, populations shifted dramatically toward urban centers.
While this migration created new economic opportunities, it also gave rise to
overcrowded tenements, unsanitary conditions, and unprecedented levels of
pollution." — Adapted from Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolution
1. According to the passage, what was one direct effect of the Industrial
Revolution?
A) A decrease in the total population of Great Britain
B) The elimination of rural farming communities
,C) A migration of people toward urban centers
D) The invention of agricultural machinery
Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The passage states that "populations shifted dramatically toward urban
centers," meaning people moved to cities.
2. The author's tone in this passage can best be described as:
A) Overwhelmingly celebratory
B) Purely neutral and objective
C) Balanced, acknowledging both benefits and drawbacks
D) Deeply pessimistic with no positive elements
Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The author acknowledges both "new economic opportunities"
(benefits) and "overcrowded tenements, unsanitary conditions" (drawbacks),
presenting a balanced perspective.
3. Which of the following phrases from the passage provides context clues for the
meaning of "urban"?
A) "rural areas"
B) "new economic opportunities"
C) "unprecedented levels"
D) "mechanized manufacturing"
,Correct ,,,answer,,,: A
Rationale: The word "urban" is contrasted with "rural areas" in the same sentence,
helping the reader understand that urban means city-related.
4. Based on the passage, what inference can you make about life in industrial
cities?
A) All residents enjoyed improved living standards immediately
B) Housing shortages and health problems were common
C) Governments strictly regulated all living conditions
D) Pollution was not recognized as a problem
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: The passage mentions "overcrowded tenements, unsanitary conditions,
and unprecedented levels of pollution," supporting the inference of housing
shortages and health problems.
5. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) The team of researchers were preparing their final report.
B) The team of researchers was preparing their final report.
C) The team of researchers was preparing its final report.
D) The team of researchers were preparing its final report.
Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: "Team" is a collective noun treated as singular, so the verb should be
"was." "Its" is the correct singular pronoun for a team.
, 6. Choose the option that best corrects the following sentence: "Walking through
the park, the flowers were beautiful."
A) Walking through the park, beautiful flowers were seen.
B) As I walked through the park, the flowers were beautiful.
C) The flowers, walking through the park, were beautiful.
D) Walking through the park, and the flowers were beautiful.
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: The original sentence contains a dangling modifier. Adding a clear
subject ("I") resolves the error.
7. In the following sentence, what is the function of the word "although"?
"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."
A) Coordinating conjunction
B) Subordinating conjunction
C) Preposition
D) Adverb
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: "Although" introduces a dependent clause, making it a subordinating
conjunction.
