being, and their significance. Choice (A) is incorrect because very little is discussed in the
passage regarding sanitation. Choice (B) is too limited in scope, and (C) is incorrect
because religion is never discussed in the passage. Choice (D) best expresses the overall
idea of the passage and is the correct answer.
B The first sentence draws a contrast between Greek and Roman architecture, so use POE to
find an answer choice that reflects this. Eliminate (A) because the passage doesn’t suggest
that Roman architecture improved upon Greek architecture. Choice (B) works because new
trends shows how Roman architecture differed from Greek architecture; keep it. Choice (C)
is too extreme because nothing is proven, so eliminate it. Choice (D) is incorrect because
religion is not discussed much in the passage, so eliminate (D). Choice (B) is correct.
B Cross out omnipresent and use the context to find an acceptable replacement. The curves
are also described as dominating, and later in the paragraph the world the architects
created is described as one that was transformed into a new curvesomeness. This suggests
that the curves are a characterizing feature, so find the choice that matches these
descriptions. Choice (B) is a match, since pervasive means “everywhere.” Choice (A) is
too limited, and (C) is a trap because the ceilings, not the curves, reached up to the
heavens. Choice (D) is incorrect because imposing means “impressive in appearance.”
Choice (B) is correct.
C The second paragraph states that this grand Roman innovation in architecture would be
accomplished in two centuries as the essential ingredient, concrete, was perfected
gradually by trial and error. Choice (C) matches this information. The other answer
choices pertain to the passage, but since the question is asking for the critical component,
(C) is the correct answer.
B Lines 15–18 identify concrete as the essential ingredient in Roman innovation and state that
it was perfected gradually by trial and error. Choice (B) is correct.
A The third paragraph states that the new architectural creations arose from the needs of
these Roman cities, so the correct answer will reflect this idea. Choice (A) is a good match
because the needs of the new Roman cities are what prompted the differences between
Greek and Roman architecture discussed in the first paragraph. Choice (B) doesn’t work
because the passage does not reinforce this contrast but rather explains it. Choice (C) is
alluded to at the end of the paragraph, but it is hardly the primary purpose. The author does
not dismiss anything, so (D) is incorrect as well. Choice (A) is the correct answer.
A The first sentence of this paragraph describes the grand Stabian baths and how some of
their features would show up in the Pantheon three centuries later. Therefore, replace
anticipated with something that means “indicated” or “suggested.” Choice (A) is the
closest to this meaning and the correct answer.
C Use POE to find an answer choice consistent with what is in the last paragraph. The
paragraph details the variously heated and cooled spaces within the baths, which supports
(C), as the baths were a critical part of Roman life and offered the opportunity to