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  1. A passage states: 'The city council voted unanimously to approve the new budget, though several members expressed reservations about the infrastructure allocations.' What can be inferred about the council members with reservations?

    Answer: They approved the budget despite their concerns

    Unanimously means all members voted yes, so those with reservations still voted to approve.

  2. Read: 'Unlike her predecessor, who favored aggressive expansion, the new CEO adopted a cautious, measured approach to growth.' The word 'predecessor' most likely refers to:

    Answer: The person who held the CEO role before her

    A predecessor is someone who previously held a position or role.

  3. A passage says dolphins use echolocation to navigate underwater. Which title best captures the main idea?

    Answer: Dolphins' Use of Sound for Navigation

    The passage specifically discusses echolocation as a navigation tool, making that the most accurate title.

  4. A paragraph describes a medical study where Group A received a new drug and Group B received a placebo, and both groups showed similar improvement. What conclusion is best supported?

    Answer: The placebo effect may explain Group A's improvement

    When both drug and placebo groups improve equally, the placebo effect is a likely explanation.

  5. The word 'ambiguous' in a passage about legal contracts most nearly means:

    Answer: Open to more than one interpretation

    Ambiguous means having multiple possible meanings or interpretations.

  6. A passage contrasts two historical theories about the fall of Rome. The author presents both viewpoints without stating a preference. This technique is best described as:

    Answer: Objective analysis

    Presenting multiple viewpoints without bias or preference is characteristic of objective analysis.

  7. Read: 'The athlete trained six hours a day for two years, yet still fell short of qualifying.' The word 'yet' signals what kind of relationship between the two ideas?

    Answer: Contrast or unexpected result

    The word 'yet' introduces a result that contrasts with what the preceding information might lead you to expect.