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Question # 56

A paragraph contains several sentences that include repeated passive voice and vague pronouns, making the ideas unclear. Which revision strategy would most effectively improve clarity?

Options:

A.

Replace passive constructions with active voice and specify the pronoun antecedents.

B.

Add more adjectives to make sentences longer and more descriptive.

C.

Remove all transition words so sentences are shorter.

D.

Convert all sentences into questions to engage the reader.

Question # 57

Who presides over the U.S. Senate when the Vice President is absent?

Options:

A.

The Chief Justice

B.

The President Pro Tempore

C.

The Speaker of the House

D.

A state governor

Question # 58

The mean of 5 numbers is 12. If four of the numbers are 10, 14, 8, and 16, what is the fifth number?

Options:

A.

12

B.

14

C.

18

D.

20

Question # 59

Which process in the water cycle forms clouds?

Options:

A.

Evaporation

B.

Condensation

C.

Precipitation

D.

Runoff

Question # 60

Evaluate: (−3)² + 4 × (−2).

Options:

A.

−1

B.

−5

C.

1

D.

13

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