The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentences 12 and 13: The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering. A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of these sentences?
A. engineering. A monument even taller
B. engineering. A monument that was even taller
C. engineering, a monument even taller
D. engineering; a monument more tall
E. engineering, being a monument even as tall
The Gateway Arch
A (1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentences 13: A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic. Which correction should be made to sentence 13?
A. Change it's to its.
B. Delete the comma after way.
C. Replace at least as with just as much as.
D. Change taller to more tall.
E. No correction is necessary.
The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Paragraph C, sentences 7 through 11: In 1947, a group of interested citizens . . . would be a landmark of our time." Which revision should be made to the placement of this paragraph?
A. Move paragraph C to the first sentence of the passage.
B. Move paragraph C to follow paragraph A.
C. Move paragraph C to the last paragraph in the essay.
D. Delete paragraph C.
E. No revision to placement is necessary.
The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentence 10: The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect. Which correction should be made to sentence 10?
A. Change who to that.
B. Insert a comma after later.
C. Replace became with would have become.
D. Insert a comma after design and Saarinen.
E. No correction is necessary.
The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentence 9: The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure. The most effective revision to this sentence would begin with which of the following?
A. Similarly,
B. However,
C. Later,
D. In conclusion,
E. Therefore,
The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentence 7: In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the
United States.
Which correction should be made to sentence 7?
A. Change will to would.
B. Replace held with did hold.
C. Insert a comma after monument.
D. Move in 1947 to the end of the sentence.
E. No correction is necessary.
The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentence 5: The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater. Which correction should be made to sentence 5?
A. Change includes to including.
B. Replace explores with explored.
C. Change westward to Westward.
D. Replace threw with through.
E. No correction is necessary.
The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentence 3 and 4: Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961. The construction was completed four years later in 1965. Which is the most effective combination of sentences 3 and 4?
A. Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961, following four years later with the completion of the construction.
B. The construction on the 630-foot-high structure was completed four years later in 1965, after construction began in 1961.
C. Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961 and was completed four years later in 1965.
D. Construction on the 630-foot-high structure, which began in 1961, was completed in 1965, being four years later.
E. Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961, therefore, it was completed four years later in 1965.
The Gateway Arch
A
(1)The skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, is fairly unremarkable, with one huge exception: the Gateway Arch that stands on the banks of the Mississippi.
(2)Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West.
B
(3)Construction on the 630-foot-high structure began in 1961.
(4)The construction was completed four years later in 1965.
(5)The monument includes an underground visitor center that explores westward expansion threw galleries and a theater.
(6)Two passenger trams take visitors to the Observation Room and the Museum of Westward Expansion at the top.
C
(7)In 1947, a group of interested citizens held a nationwide competition to select a design for a new monument that will celebrate the growth of the United States.
(8)Other U.S. monuments are spires, statues, or imposing buildings.
(9)The winner of this contest was a plan for a completely unique structure.
(10)The man who submitted the winning design Eero Saarinen later became a famous architect.
(11)In designing the Arch, Saarinen wanted to "create a monument which would have lasting significance and would be a landmark of our time."
D
(12)The Gateway Arch is a masterpiece of engineering.
(13)A monument even taller than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and in its own way, at least as majestic.
(14)The Gateway is an inverted catenary curve, the same shape that a heavy chain will form if suspended between two points.
(15)Covered with a sleek skin of stainless steel, dazzling bursts of sunlight are often reflected by the Arch.
(16)In a beautiful display of symmetry, the height of the arch is the same as the distance between the legs at ground level.
Sentence 2: Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch is a remarkable monument builded to honor St. Louiss role as the gateway to the West. Which correction should be made to sentence 2?
A. Change role to roll.
B. Replace builded with built.
C. Delete the comma after Memorial.
D. Change monument to Monument.
E. No correction is necessary.
How to Be an Active Listener
A
(1)Effective face to face communication depends upon the ability to listen well.
(2)Many of us hear what others say without really listening to the message they are sending.
(3)We must listen actively to correctly understand what is being said.
B
(4)The first step to active listening is to pay attention.
(5)Dont fidget, doodle, or look off at something else.
(6)Daydreaming is something that you shouldnt do, or look at your watch, or worry about what youre going to make for dinner.
C
(7)You should actively respond to what you hear.
(8)Use nonverbal responses, nod or shake your head, laugh or smile, and make other appropriate gestures. (9)Lean forward and look the speaker in the eye to be shown that you are paying attention.
D
(10)As you listen, respond verbally as well.
(11)Offer affirmations such as "yes" "uh-huh" and "I understand."
(12)Ask questions to get details or examples or to clarify matters.
(13)Paraphrasing what you hear to be sure you are understanding things correctly.
E
(14)The third step is that distractions should be avoided.
(15)If you are going to listen to someone; turn off the television or radio.
(16)Dont look at your computer screen or pick up the phone.
(17)Close the door if possible to avoid interruptions or outside distractions, and you will be a more effective listener.
Sentences 17: Close the door if possible to avoid interruptions or outside distractions, and you will be a more effective listener. The most effective revision to sentence 17 would include
A. moving sentence 17 to the beginning of paragraph E.
B. deleting and you will be a more effective listener.
C. inserting Follow these steps after distractions.
D. inserting to avoid distractions at the beginning of the sentence.
E. changing outside distractions to distractions that are coming from outside.
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