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32.In sentence 8, the phrase by all accounts is best
replaced by
(A) moreover
(B) however
(C) like my mother
(D) to my knowledge
(E) but neverthelessby all accounts is a transitional phrase, so we need to link sentence 8 to sentence 7.
(7) Many people think that words are necessary
for effective communication. (8) My brother, by
all accounts, proves this point of view wrong,
because he effectively communicates with friends,
family, and strangers through his artwork every day.
Sentence 8 flips the direction from sentence 7. So we can eliminate (A) and (C). Notice how (C) inserts “like
my mother,” which is completely off-topic. Let’s check the other answer choices.
(B) “however” flips the direction of the sentence.
(D) “to my knowledge” doesn’t provide the flip we need.
(E) “but” and “nevertheless” together are redundant. If “nevertheless” were alone, it would be a
contender.
Correct Answer: (B)
33.Which of the following sentences should be omitted
to improve the unity of the second paragraph?
(A) Sentence 10
(B) Sentence 11
(C) Sentence 12
(D) Sentence13
(E) Sentence 14You may have caught the awkwardness of one of these sentences on the first read-thru of the essay, but in case
you missed it, let’s go through the sentences one by one. Keep in mind that the topic sentence of the second
paragraph is essentially its main idea: At school, my brother’s teacher and friends benefit from his skill.
(A) He does not fit within the required curriculum and organized lesson plan. Does this sentence
support the paragraph’s main idea? Seems to.
(B) The teacher has been able to practice her flexibility, modifying lesson plans and curriculum to
suit my brother’s capabilities and talent. This sentence expands on the previous sentence by
letting us know the role the teacher plays.
(C) Her abilities as a teacher are strengthened every day as she learns and grows with my brother.
This sentence indicates how the teacher benefits from his brother’s skill.