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Question # 51

Passage:

Several city libraries eliminated late fees, arguing fines deter the very patrons who need access most. Returns initially dipped for a month, then rebounded above prior levels after a “welcome back” amnesty and text reminders. Circulation rose as lapsed cardholders renewed accounts; revenue from fines fell, but staff time spent handling disputes dropped sharply.

Which statement is best supported by the passage?

Options:

A.

Removing fines permanently reduces book returns.

B.

Fine removal, paired with outreach, increased use while cutting administrative friction.

C.

Libraries should replace fines with higher printing fees.

D.

Patrons respond only to monetary penalties.

Question # 52

Passage:

A city library’s reading circle rotated authors from different countries each month and paired novels with short context notes about history and customs. Attendance grew modestly, but post-program surveys showed higher scores on a perspective-taking scale and more participants reporting “reconsidered assumptions.” Some members wanted lighter nonfiction months; coordinators added alternating formats without dropping fiction.

Which detail best supports the claim that the program influenced participants’ ability to see from others’ viewpoints?

Options:

A.

Attendance grew modestly

B.

The club alternated formats

C.

Surveys showed higher perspective-taking scores and reports of “reconsidered assumptions”

D.

The notes included history and customs

Question # 53

Passage:

A district debated “spiral” math (frequent revisits) versus “mastery” blocks (longer on one topic). Classrooms piloting a hybrid reviewed older skills briefly at the start of each week and then ran deeper two-week units. Teachers reported fewer forgotten procedures and better transfer to novel problems on unit tests.

Which claim is best supported by the passage?

Options:

A.

Spiral review alone outperforms mastery blocks.

B.

A blended approach can reduce skill decay while supporting deeper application.

C.

Mastery units cause students to forget prior topics.

D.

Review time should be eliminated.

Question # 54

Known for his laconic style, the coach delivered strategy in five clipped sentences. “Laconic” most nearly means:

Options:

A.

Verbose

B.

Terse

C.

Melodic

D.

Circuitous

Question # 55

Passage:

Front-of-pack labels now flag “ultra-processed” foods, but dietitians disagree on the category’s boundaries. Some yogurts and whole-grain breads are processed yet nutritious. Advocates say the label helps shoppers moderate packaged sweets; critics warn that a blunt tag may stigmatize convenient, healthy options. Pilot studies find modest shifts toward fresh produce when labels are paired with recipe cards.

Which statement best captures the author’s primary purpose?

Options:

A.

To argue that all processing is harmful

B.

To show that the label can nudge choices, while cautioning about overbroad definitions

C.

To endorse banning packaged foods

D.

To claim the labels are useless

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