Some law enforcement experts say the technology is shedding light on a long-standing if ...

Some law enforcement experts say the technology is shedding light on a long-standing if uncomfortable fact of life  . The phrase shedding light on could be replaced with
 
  a. complicating. c. hiding information from.
  b. confusing. d. providing information about.

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Ques. 2

The main idea of a passage
 
  a. is always stated directly
  b. is never stated directly
  c. is always stated in the first few sentences
  d. may or may not be stated directly

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Ques. 3

The main idea of a passage is also
 
  a. a key term
  b. the least important sentence
  c. a supporting detail
  d. the most important point the author wants to convey

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Ques. 4

There is no question that the two juveniles, Joe Sullivan and Terrance Graham, were convicted of very serious offenses. So why is it problematic to incarcerate them for life?
 
  An antonym for incarcerate is
 
  a. release/let go c. capture
  b. imprison d. blame

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Ques. 5

The process of revising a draft involves
 
  a. changing a word or two.
  b. rearranging a few sentences.
  c. correcting spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  d. making significant improvements to your draft.

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Ques. 6

An effective topic sentence should do all of the following except:
 
  a. identify your topic.
  b. make an announcement about your topic.
  c. express a view toward your topic.
  d. appear first in the paragraph.

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Ques. 7

Paula says: And it is sad, that as close as we are now, there is no way we can ever compensate for those 35 years. The word compensate could be replaced by ____.
 
  a. make accommodations for c. object to
  b. make up for d. pay for

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Ques. 8

After getting to know her twin sister, what is Paula Bernstein's view on the nature versus nurture question in relation to twins?
 
  a. Genetics determines everything.
  b. She believes that genetics can explain about half of the picture.
 
  c. She is unclear on big questions relating to the nature of identical twins.
  d. The environment you grow up in determines who you are.

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Ques. 9

The purpose of an expressive essay is to
 
  a. tell about feelings and experiences.
  b. present information.
  c. explain how to do something.
  d. persuade readers to accept a particular viewpoint.