Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

A) Lines 3-4 (“Certain... Net”)

The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest that Woody Allen

B) could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.

On which of the following points would the authorsof both passages most likely agree?

C) Improved visual-spatial skills do not generalize to improved skills...

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?

B) Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from...

Which choice provides the best evidence that the author of Passage 2 would agree to some extent with the claim...?

B) Lines 54-56 (“Yes... changes”)

The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?

D) It criticizes the view of a particular group.

The author of Passage 1 indicates which of the following about the use of screen-based technologies?

C) It has some positive effects.

The main purpose of each passage is to

D) make an argument about the effects of electronic media use on the brain.

The author of Passage 1 indicates that becomingadept at using the Internet can

B) undermine the ability to think deeply.

According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?

D) They become absorbed in their own fields.

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1
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
D) Lines 29-31 (“She... others”)
C) Lines 25-29 (“Ina... ability”)
B) Lines 23-25 (“But... smarter”)
A) Lines 3-4 (“Certain... Net”)
2
The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest that Woody Allen
A) did not like Tolstoy’s writing style.
B) could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.
D) regretted having read such a long novel.
C) had become quite skilled at multitasking.
3
On which of the following points would the authorsof both passages most likely agree?
D) Internet users are unlikely to prefer reading onscreen text...
A) Computer-savvy children tend to demonstrate better hand-eye coord...
B) Those who criticize consumers of electronic media tend to overreact...
C) Improved visual-spatial skills do not generalize to improved skills...
4
As used in line 40, “plastic” most nearly means
A) creative.
D) sculptural.
B) artificial.
C) malleable.
5
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?
B) Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from...
A) Passage 2 relates first-hand experiences that contrast...
D) Passage 2 predicts the negative reactions that the findings discussed...
C) Passage 2 takes a high-level view of a result that Passage 1...
6
Which choice provides the best evidence that the author of Passage 2 would agree to some extent with the claim...?
D) Lines 83-84 (“Media... consumes”)
B) Lines 54-56 (“Yes... changes”)
C) Lines 57-59 (“But... experience”)
A) Lines 51-53 (“Critics... brain”)
7
The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?
A) It uses ornate language to illustrate a difficult concept.
B) It employs humor to soften a severe opinion ofhuman behavior.
C) It alludes to the past to evoke a nostalgic response.
D) It criticizes the view of a particular group.
8
The author of Passage 1 indicates which of the following about the use of screen-based technologies?
C) It has some positive effects.
D) It should be widely encouraged.
B) It makes the brain increasingly rigid.
A) It should be thoroughly studied.
9
The main purpose of each passage is to
B) report on the problem-solving skills of individuals...
C) take a position on increasing financial support for studies...
A) compare brain function in those who play games...
D) make an argument about the effects of electronic media use on the brain.
10
The author of Passage 1 indicates that becomingadept at using the Internet can
D) improve people’s self-confidence.
C) increase people’s social contacts.
A) make people complacent about their health.
B) undermine the ability to think deeply.
11
According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?
D) They become absorbed in their own fields.
C) They are curious about other subjects.
A) They take risks when they pursue knowledge.
B) They are eager to improve their minds

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