31. A Notice that the question asks for the choice that best supports the idea presented at the
beginning of the sentence, which emphasizes more “masculine” figures. Competitive
sports might be something that is traditionally considered “masculine.” Therefore, the
sentence seems to make sense as is, and (A) is the correct answer. The other choices can be
eliminated because none of them refer to masculine behavior or activities.
32. D Based on the answer choices, this question is testing pronouns. Be careful, however,
because the underlined portion is not addressing Zweig, but rather many of us. You can
eliminate (A) and (C) because those are singular pronouns and therefore inconsistent. The
next phrase states our longing, so the use of our in (D) creates consistency.
33. C Check out the answer choices, which show that verb tense is the concept being tested here.
Look at the earlier part of the sentence that states We know that things cannot be and select
the choice that is consistent with the verb know. Choice (C) is consistent and is therefore
the correct answer.
For Figs? The Chimps Aren’t Chumps
34. A Based on the answer choices, the question is testing comma usage. In a list of items, a
comma must be used after each item in the list and before and, so eliminate (D). Also, (B)
and (C) use unnecessary commas after bacon and strips, and there is no reason to slow
down the flow of ideas in this sentence. Choice (A) is correct.
35. C Notice the question and use POE. Although the passage is ultimately concerned with
chimpanzees seeking fruit, there is no information that suggests the banana was its
traditional diet. Eliminate (A). The chimpanzees waking and sleeping habits are never
discussed in the passage, so get rid of (B). Choice (C) works because the following
paragraph discusses how the nomadic chimpanzees set up their campsites within striking
distance of the ripe fruits. Therefore, keep (C) because it’s consistent with this paragraph.
Human evolution isn’t discussed anywhere in the passage, so eliminate (D). The correct
answer is (C).
36. B Notice the question! Look for the choice that serves as a transition and introduction. The
previous paragraph ends with for a chimpanzee, every day during a fruit-poor season can
be like Black Friday where all the “shoppers” want the same hot item. Use POE to find
the choice that correlates with this statement. Eliminate (A) because the value of the deals
is irrelevant. Eliminate (C) and (D) because Thanksgiving isn’t necessary for the
comparison between how chimpanzees get food and Black Friday. Choice (B) is the
answer.
37. A Look out for the pronoun changes in the answer choices, specifically its and their. The
subject of the sentence is chimpanzees, a plural noun. Eliminate (C) and (D) because its is
singular. Eliminate (B) because the verb sets is singular and is not consistent with the plural
subject chimpanzees. Choice (A) is correct.
38. C The definition in the sentence is quick to disappear, so use POE to find the word that most
