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    Exercise: Adding, Deleting, and Revising 1, Over the course ofthe 1950s, as television began to pervade stainment world. Daytime game shows were popular culture, game shows became a fixture in the enter played for Tower stakes to targt stay-at-home ousewives, while EM some contestants won prizes ‘worth thousands of dollars, During the latter part ofthe decade, viewership of high-stakes gumes such as Twenty ‘one and The 864.000 Question began to inerease rapidly However, that popularity proved to be short-lived. In 1959, many ofthe higher stakes game shows were found tobe rigged. 25 Which of the following provides the most effective transition to the information that follows? A) NO CHANGE, B) people who worked during the day had Title interest in game shows, ©) women began to enter the workforce in greater numbers during the 1960s. 1D). shows with higher stakes ained in the evening AC this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence Asa result, ratings dectined, and most of the shows were cancelled. ‘Should the writer do this?” A). Yes, because it indicates a consequence of the discovery that game shows were rigged. B) Yes, because it introduces a counterargument that provides a new perspective. ©) No, because it does not provide an example of a high-stakes game show, D) No, because it disturbs the paragraph’s focus on lower-stakes game shows, 2. ib The air traffic control systen ‘of people and equipment designed to ensure the sa private and commercial air travellers. Air traffic controllers are responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of arrivals and departures and they also monitor ll areraft that ener the sips airspace, With the asitance of radar and visual observation, these controllers observe and supervise the movements of each plane in order to maintain a safe distance between airerafs. They also advise pilots of potentially dangerous weather changes such as “wind shear,” sudden aireraf-affeting changes in-vind velocity or diretion, 3. In 1883, Theodore Roosevelt traveled to the North Dakota badlands. It was a voyage that changed his life Roosevelt had always loved the outdoors, but [the voyage convinced him that the natural world deserved protection, After his inauguration as president of the United States in 1901, he became even more dedicated to wilderness conservation. In 1903, he interrupted a rational speaking tour to spend two weeks camping in Which choice most effectively establishes the main topie of the paragraph? A) NO CHANGE B) Many air waffie controllers ae fre to carry out thee jobs with ite supervision, ©) Air traffic controllers possess superior visual memories. Although they are often referred to as flight controllers, most air professionals prefer to be called air traffic controllers D) ‘The writer is considering deleting the information after “wind shear” and ending the sentence with a period. Should that information be deleted?’ A) Yes, because it does not explain how different types of aircraft are affected by wind shear. B) Yes, because it provides a counterpoint to the explanation in the passage ©) No, because it defines a term that is likely to be unfamiliar to readers, No, because it explains how changes in wind velocity and direction affect aircrafts Dd) Which choice provides the most effective transition to the information that follows? A) NO CHANGE, B) he found the tip somewhat unpleasant. ©) he decided to turn his attention to polities rather than nature, D) most nineteenth-century politicians preferred more clegant surroundings. 26 r yellowstone National Park, He also visited the Grand Canyon (call forts protection. Later, REM he rated to Yosemite, where he and he naturalist ohn Muir let ‘out under the stars for three nights, 4. For almost 40 years after the end of World War Il the work of Emest Bveret Just EM an Afiican- American biologist known [or his studies of mar creatures, lay forgotten, Then, in 1983, Kenneth R. Manning, a professor of the history of science at the Massachusetts Institute of Te mnology, published prize-winning biography titled Black Apollo of Science The Life of Ernest Everett Just. Since that time, Manning has written several other important books. The United States Post Office issued a stamp ‘commemorating him, numerous conferences were held in his honor, and scientific journals published special issues dedicated to him. a The writer wants to include another example {o support the idea that Theodore Roosevelt was committed to protecting nature, Which choice most effectively accomplishes that goal? A) NO CHANGE, B)_bwo of his homes became part of the National Park serviee he passed legislation ereating 150 National Forests and five National Parks. his face was carved into the side of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. ° D) The writer is considering deleting the underlined phrase (adjusting the punciuation as necessary). Should that information be deleted? A) Yes, because the pi ‘on Just’s research, B) Yes, because Kenneth Manning was not a professor of marine biology, ragraph does not focus ©) No, because it provides contextual information about Ernest Everest Jus. No, because Emest Everett Just influenced Kenneth Manning's marine biology research, D) he writer wants to complete the sentence with information emphasizing the positive impact of Manning's biography on Just’s legacy. Which choice most effectively accomplishes that goal? A) NO CHANGE, B) a number of events have been organized to bring increased attention to Just ©) the history of science has become a popular field of study 1d) many important discoveries have been made in marine biology waking is an_anci 8. Paper second century China. In just a few months, 1 accumulated piles of books, photos and posters, not 0 art, dating back t0 mention s ationery and greeting cards, all over my house. | had always been an avid traveler and photographer, but now brightly colored photographs covered my bedroom, Then, | discovered any living raom, and my offi scrapbooking, [Eun ac form shat traces its roots {o “commonplace” books in fifteenth the budding world of century England, Suddenly, paper took on a whole new significance for me, 28 Which choice most effectively establishes the main topie of the paragraph? A) NO CHANGE B) [recently developed a fascination with paper inal its forms. ©) Some people prefer to ke but Ham not one of them 1D). There are many different kinds of paper at iy local eras store their homes tidy, AC this point in the essay, the weiter is considering adding the following sentence: At times, Leven worried that my walls would collapse under their weight Should this sentence be added? A). Yes, because it provides a humorous ‘commentary that emphasizes the main idea of the paragraph. B) Yes, because the writer’s new hobby had potentially damaging consequences, ©). No, because itis irrelevant to the description Of the writer's house. 1D) No. because it dignesses from the idea that the writer enjoyed traveling. ‘The writer is considering deleting the undertined phrase (placing a period after scrapbooking). Should that information be kept or deleted? A). Kept, because it explains why serapbooking became important to the writer B) Kept, because it establishes a connection between the writer's interests in art and history ©) Deleted, becatse it blurs th focus on the w paragraph’. °s love of paper 1) Deleted, because the writer also relers to photographie prints, language is an important form of 6, Body lane Ps Je, wolves may indicate dominant behavior by ication among the members of wolf pack, For cesampl turing ther teeth and pointing their ears forward subordinate behavior, on the other hand, may be ‘and ears that jpaicated by closed mouths, narrowed ‘are pulled back and held close to the head. And a wolf that stands with its ears sticking straight up or low and ihe side, teeth bared, and a wrinkled snout, clearly ‘communicates a thre surrounding wolves know to stay away. MJ Once they have reached maturity, most wolves leave their bith ening message — all of the J to search fora new territory or to join an existing 7. Joseph Pulitzer loved politics, but II in 1878, the St. Louis sully settling on a career, Dispatch became available at a public auetion for only $2,500, and Pulitzer seized the opportunity to purchase it John A. Dillon, owner of the Saint Louis Post gece o merge his newspaper with Pulitzer’s, and so the St, Louis Post and Dispareh was created. Phe name was soon shortened tothe Post-Dispaich, and the paper doubled to eight pages Although Pulitzer worked on every aspect of his paper, he was particularly involved in attacking corruption, which was rampant in St, Louis during the late nineteenth century, He considered his paper a Vehicle forthe truth, and he set about Finding i with sreal energy. His slories exposed lax evasion, gambling Fings, and [Mf insurance fraud, Readers bought the paper in droves, inereasing its circulation by the thousands, 29 The writer wants a concluding sentence that restates the main idea of the paragraph. Which choice best accomplishes this goal? A) NO CHANGE B)_ Wolves are highly social animals, and their packs consist of large extended families. ©) These specialized postures have evolved to help reduce aggression, helping the pack members live together more peacelully D)_ When they are between six and eight months old, wolf pups begin to hunt and travel with other members of the pack Which choice provides the most effective transition to the information that follows? A) NO CHANGE B) other fields interested him as well ©) he became a feading member of the Democratic Party D)_ journalism was his true passion. The writer would like to give another example of an illegal activity exposed by Pulitzer's paper. Which choice best accomplishes that goal? A) NO CHANGE 1B) local polities, ©) union rallies. D) artistic events 8. ‘The twenty-first century isthe age of the city Today more than half the world’s population can be ound in cities, and megacities—those with populations OF 10 million or more—are on the rise. "The world’s largest megacity is Tokyo-Yokohama, IM which is aiso referred to asthe National Capital Region of Japan, {houses a population of over 37.5 million individuals and contains the world's largest metropolitan economy Eh severe vat ‘common chall congestion is one of the most Although colleges and universities located in small lowns as well as large cities may offer many different programs, those located in urban areas are also able 10 olfer their students internships as well as the possiblity of gaining experience in a variety of fields. In addition ‘unemployment rates in large cities (end to be low because major companies maintain large offices that employ hundreds or even thousands of workers. These cities also offer a wide range of entertainment options and cultural institutions such as museums, theaters, and concert venues. Which choice provides a supporting example that reinforces the main point of the sentence A) NO CHANGE 1B) which is legally classified as a metropolis, C)_ which joins uvo cities and many prefectures covering 5,200 square miles. 1D) whieh contains a mix of modern skyserapers and traditional architecture. Which choice most ef ‘the main topic of the paragraph? A) NO CHANGE 8) For many people, cities offer economic, educational or social opportunities not available in smaller or more rural ar C)_ In 1900, London became the frst city to have more than five million inhabitants, D) In addition to Tokyo, Mexico City, Beijing, and New York City are also considered 9. Over the course of the 1950s, as television began to | pervade popular culture, game shows quickly became a | fixture. Daytime game shows were played for lower stakes to target stay- ‘home housewives, while lJ some contestants won prizes worth thousands of dollars, In the late 1950s, viewership of high-stakes games such as Twenty One and The $64,000 Question began to increase | rapidly. However, that popularity proved to be short-lived. In 1959, many of the higher stakes game shows were found | to be rigged. JE 31 Which of the following provides the most effective transition to the information that follows? A) NO CHANGE B) people who worked during the day had litte interest in game shows. ©) women began to enter the workforce in greater numbers during the 1960s. 'D) shows with higher stakes aired in the evening. A) NO CHANGE AL this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence As a result, ratings declined, and most of the shows were cancelled. ‘Should the writer do this? A). Yes, because it explains the results of the discovery that game shows were rigged. B) Yes, because it indicates why game shows are less popular today. ©) No, because it does not provide an example of a high-stakes game show. D) No, because it disturbs the paragraphs” focus on lower-stakes game shows, 10. The air traffic control system is an organization : ; fay of ‘private and commercial air travellers, Air traffic controllers are responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of arrivals and

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