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  1. Forest fires get intensify due to a decade-long accumulation of debris and spread from the tops of young trees to the branches of mature trees. This type of forest fires which jump from treetops to treetops can be devastating. On the contrary, in old-growth forests, the shade of the mature trees prevents sprouting in small trees, and the lower branches of mature trees are too high to catch fire.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  2. A.
    Damage due to forest fires is more in old-growth forests
    B.
    Small trees should not be grown to prevent forest fires
    C.
    Mature trees should be cut down to prevent forest fires
    D.
    Damage caused by forest fires is less in old-growth forests

  3. Children perform many different activities involving motor skills when they reach adulthood. Motor skills help perform diverse tasks such as riding a bicycle, preparing dinner, typing a letter, etc. All these tasks require precision and timing of muscular movement.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  4. A.
    Most of the adults don't know how to use their motor skills.
    B.
    All adults know how to type a letter and ride a bicycle due to motor skills.
    C.
    Motor skills are limited to adults.
    D.
    Children lack motor skills.

  5. The images of Mars taken by the Mariner 9 probe indicate the presence of valleys that looks like the stream beds on Earth. The images also show that Mars once had an atmosphere that was thick enough to trap Sun's heat. If this is true, something must have happened to Mars billions of years ago that stripped away its atmosphere.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  6. A.
    Mars has little or no atmosphere.
    B.
    Mars once had an atmosphere thicker than Earth's atmosphere.
    C.
    Mariner 9 probe took the first picture of Mars.
    D.
    Mars is closer to Sun than Earth.

  7. Against the city terror attacks, the government decided to redouble its efforts to root out terrorism and assured all help to the people of the city in this regard.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  8. A.
    Public felt that government is not protecting the people of the city from terrorists
    B.
    After the horrific terror attack in the city last year, the government has taken various steps against terrorism
    C.
    Women should carry pepper sprays and people should install video camera and alarm system in their homes
    D.
    On a global scale, after attacks like 9/11 and 26/11, people are talking more about terrorism

  9. Latest advancements are important as researchers are not only able to squeeze light into such a tight space but also found the novel way to keep this light energy from dissipating as it moves along and thus achieved the laser action.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  10. A.
    It is a major milestone in laser physics and the beginning of a new era in the field of optics.
    B.
    Laser technology can manipulate and characterize DNA molecules.
    C.
    Laser hair removal has become a sought-after method for hair removal in medispas, salons and, clinics.
    D.
    Laser treatments are very expensive and Laser has a limited wavelength range.

  11. New York publishers have estimated that over 50,000 people in the United States want a collection that contains the complete work of William Shakespeare. The scholars point out that this renewed interest in Shakespeare may be due to his amazing psychological insights into both male and female characters, which is appreciated even today.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  12. A.
    Shakespeare's characters are more impressive than fictional characters even today.
    B.
    Even today people are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the insightful characters of his plays.
    C.
    Academic scholars have planned to put together an anthology of Shakespeare's work.
    D.
    Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest poet and writer in the English language.

  13. A few years ago, customers would rarely order low-fat ice cream in an ice cream store. But today the scenario is changed, people are more health conscious, and their preference for tasty low-fat foods in all categories has made low-fat ice cream a profitable item for ice cream store owners.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  14. A.
    low fat-ice cream is a more profitable item than other low-fat foods
    B.
    Ice cream store owners should carry only low-fat ice cream
    C.
    Ice cream store owners have realized that low-fat ice cream is growing in popularity and is a profitable food item
    D.
    low-fat ice cream is tastier than other kinds of ice cream.

  15. Some states of the country are planning legislation that would prohibit the use of calculators in schools before the sixth grade. On the contrary, other states are insisting on the purchase of graphing calculator for every student in middle school.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  16. A.
    Calculators are a disadvantage to learning math.
    B.
    There are at least two different opinions about the use of calculators in schools.
    C.
    State administration is more involved in education than ever before.
    D.
    It costs less when schools buy graphing calculators in bulk.

  17. Mathematics helps us to expand our consciousness. It tells us about plenty of things like economic trends, the growth of populations, pattern of diseases and more. Although math can expose the truth, it can also perpetuate misunderstandings and untruths as the wrong figures can be used to mislead people.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  18. A.
    The study of mathematics is dangerous.
    B.
    Words are more truthful than figures.
    C.
    Only mathematics can expand our consciousness.
    D.
    Figures can be used to deceive people.

  19. Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you are required to slow down your reading and using a pencil you have to perform specific tasks on the text such as mark up the text with your reactions, questions, conclusions and more. In simple words, become an active participant while reading.

    This paragraph supports which of the following statements:

  20. A.
    Critical reading refers to reading during critical times in a person's life.
    B.
    Critical reading is a slow, dull yet essential process.
    C.
    Readers should develop the habit of questioning the truth of content they read.
    D.
    Critical reading involves thoughtful and careful attention.