37Answer Key:- (D)
- (A)
- (C)
- (A)
- (C)
6. (D)
7. (C)
8. (C)
9. (B)
10. (A)
11. (C)
12. (B)
13. (C)
14. (A)
15. (C)
Answers and Explanations .............................................................
Notice how some of the answer choices have “is” and some have “are.” ETS is testing SVA. Be sure to cross
out the prep phrases for meditation techniques, spiritual practices, and balanced living and in the Yoga Sutras.
Then ask: what “is helpful”? The suggestions. “Suggestions” is plural and “is” is singular. Is should be are.
(B) “is” needs to be “are.”
(C) “and which” creates a sentence fragment issue and “is” needs to be “are.”
(D) we have an “are”!
(E) changes the meaning of the sentence indicating that the suggestions are trying
to go beyond the physical postures, rather than the practitioners trying to
go beyond the physical practices.
Revised Sentence:
The suggestions for meditation techniques, spiritual
practices, and balanced living found in the Yoga
Sutras are helpful for yoga practitioners trying to
go beyond the physical postures for a deeper
understanding of the ancient practice.
Correct Answer: (D)
The suggestions for meditation techniques, spiritual
practices, and balanced living found in the Yoga
Sutras is helpful for yoga practitioners when they
try to go beyond the physical postures for a deeper
understanding of the ancient practice.(A) is helpful for yoga practitioners when they try
to go beyond the physical postures
(B) for yoga practitioners trying to go beyond the
physical postures, is helpful
(C) and which is helpful for yoga practitioners
who try to go beyond the physical postures
(D) are helpful for yoga practitioners trying to go
beyond the physical postures
(E) are those that are helpful and try to go beyond
the physical postures