A. For each group of sentences, choose the letter of the option that places them in order from most
general to most specific.
(1) Time should be set aside every day for studying.
(2) College students need to organize their time.
(3) Study time should be planned for when a student is the most alert.
(4) During study time, the most difficult subject should be studied first.
a. 2-1-3-4 c. 2-3-4-1
b. 1-2-3-4 d. 4-3-2-1
Ques. 2A. For each group of sentences, choose the letter of the option that places them in order from most
general to most specific.
(1) A PG-13 rating means the film contains a limited number of curse words and other
exclamations.
(2) A panel of the Motion Picture Association of America assigns a movie's rating by using a
formula that counts the frequency of particular words and body parts.
(3) Behind Enemy Lines contained, for instance, only seven mentions of the word hell.
(4) For example, the movie Behind Enemy Lines, which contains about fifty curse words, got a PG-
13 rating.
a. 2-3-4-1 c. 2-1-4-3
b. 1-2-3-4 d. 2-4-3-1
Ques. 3A. For each group of sentences, choose the letter of the option that places them in order from most
general to most specific.
(1) In the mornings, I drink too much coffee.
(2) I have some bad habits I'd like to break.
(3) I'd like to make some improvements in my life.
(4) The caffeine leaves me feeling stressed and irritated.
a. 3-2-1-4 c. 1-2-4-3
b. 4-1-2-3 d. 3-4-2-1
Ques. 4A. For each group of sentences, choose the letter of the option that places them in order from most
general to most specific.
(1) The right windshield wiper doesn't work correctly anymore.
(2) My car has developed plenty of ailments in its old age.
(3) When you switch on the windshield wipers, the right one goes back and forth too fast.
(4) Old cars often have plenty of things that go wrong.
a. 2-4-3-1 c. 1-2-4-3
b. 4-1-3-2 d. 4-2-1-3
Ques. 5A. For each group of sentences, choose the letter of the option that places them in order from most
general to most specific.
(1) Andrea regularly goes to the dentist to avoid problems with her teeth.
(2) Good dental health is an essential part of good overall health.
(3) During Andrea's last dental appointment, her dentist filled a cavity.
(4) Watching over your health is vital for achieving a happy life.
a. 2-1-4-3 c. 3-4-2-1
b. 4-2-1-3 d. 1-4-3-2
Ques. 6For each general idea, choose the letter of the more specific idea that it includes.
General Idea: taking a photograph
Specific Idea:
a. aim the camera
b. walk to a beautiful spot
c. have fun with friends
d. cook a meal
Ques. 7For each general idea, choose the letter of the more specific idea that it includes.
General Idea: earning money
Specific Idea:
a. wearing a hat
b. paying an admission price
c. sleeping soundly
d. working at a job
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