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• Question 251:

  Select the word that best completes the sentence.

  Although Carl Linnaeus is now famous for creating a system for classifying plants and animals, he __________.

  A. was always widely revered for creating this system.

  B. had always known where to find certain tree species.

  C. first gained renown by writing a book about plant reproduction.

  D. taught his students to recognize what plants should be classified under what categories.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 252:

  Select the word that best completes the sentence.

  Marissa did not speak French, so she was nervous about visiting Paris and was pleasantly surprised __________.

  A. to learn that Paris is the capital of France.

  B. when people there spoke to her in English.

  C. when people there spoke mainly in French.

  D. by a sudden trip to a different city in France

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 253:

  Select the word that best completes the sentence.

  Stress can contribute to some serious health problems, so experts say that __________.

  A. serious health problems are not particularly stressful.

  B. cats are probably much healthier than dogs.

  C. we should try to reduce unnecessary stress.

  D. it is important to balance healthy diet and exercise.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 254:

  Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. REMINISCE

  A. astonish

  B. deceive

  C. reflect

  D. utilize

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 255:

  Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. DUBIOUS

  A. reckless

  B. industrious

  C. serious

  D. skeptical

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 256:

  Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. FLATTER

  A. assure

  B. compliment

  C. annoy

  D. resemble

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 257:

  Select the word that best completes the sentence.

  Doctors today often have to choose between working as clinicians or conducting research, as it is exceedingly __________ to perform both these duties.

  A. alarming

  B. difficult

  C. liberating

  D. neglectful

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 258:

  Select the word that best completes the sentence.

  Queen Elizabeth I's impressive victory over the Spanish Armada made the English people love and __________ her more than ever.

  A. admire

  B. crave

  C. distort

  D. impress

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 259:

  Select the word that best completes the sentence.

  Although people frequently consider deserts as blistering hot environments, these areas can __________.

  A. experience a variety of temperatures.

  B. be difficult places for animals to find food.

  C. be excellent places to travel for those who enjoy hot climates.

  D. rarely experience temperatures below freezing.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 260:

  Select the word that best completes the sentence.

  Built at great expense when the Roman Empire was economically dominant, the magnificent Pantheon stands as a reminder of Rome's __________.

  A. cunning

  B. location

  C. prosperity

  D. scenario

  Correct Answer: C