correct answer is B

2: History/Social Studies Passage
> In 1776, the American colonies declared independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, set forth a vision of liberty and equality that would inspire future generations.
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A) To critique the British monarchy.
B) To describe a military campaign.
C) To explain the significance of a historical document.
D) To compare different independence movements

> Recent studies show that bees can recognize human faces, a surprising feat for insects with such small brains. Researchers trained bees using images and rewarded them with sugar water for correct identification.
What does the study mentioned in the passage primarily demonstrate?

A) Bees can be trained using sound.
B) Insects cannot recognize human faces.
C) Bees are capable of complex visual recognition.
D) Bees prefer sugar water to flowers

correct answer is C

. Which choice most logically completes the text?

The study of genetics has unlocked numerous secrets of heredity and evolution. Genetics is the branch of biology that delves into the inheritance of traits and the role of genes in shaping living organisms. By understanding the genetic code and the mechanisms of inheritance, scientists have made remarkable strides in medicine. For example, breakthroughs in medical genetics have led to the development of innovative treatments, such as gene therapies for inherited diseases like cystic fibrosis. These treatments address the root causes of genetic disorders by modifying or replacing faulty genes, marking a significant advancement in medical science. Ongoing genetics research is continually revealing connections between genes and various diseases, suggesting

A)potential approaches for genetic engineering and cloning

B)promising avenues for the prevention and treatment of illnesses

C)a diminishing role of genetics in modern science

D)limitations in our current understanding of genetics and heredity

correct answer is B

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1. The Brooklyn Museum features an item that might, for the first time ever, be the star of the show. Since its inception nearly 100 year ago, this accessory has been part of the limelight but has always been attached to the human body—whether in flight, in pivot, or in mid-stride. I’m talking about the lowly sneaker, which finally has the limelight all to itself in the exhibit “The Rise of Sneaker Culture.”I should be honest: upon walking into the exhibit I did not expect much. After all, how edifying can one Air Jordan sneaker encased in a wall possibly be? But the exhibit offers much more than an endless procession of athletic shoes; it provides context for the way the game has both been played and evolved.
A) NO CHANGE
B) honest, upon
C) honest, upon,
D) honest; upon,

correct answer is A

2. The very first shoe I saw, an original Chuck Taylor All Stars from 1927, hardly allayed my fears that the exhibit would underwhelm me. After all, the shoe, which is still produced today with very little variations in look and design, is so common that you don’t have to walk very far before you see a person sporting a pair. But when I read the placard beneath the shoe, I learned that a Chuck Taylor, a professional basketball player, had influenced both the design and feel of the shoe. He held basketball clinics throughout the country, in which he was able to test out new designs and modifications to the shoe that ultimately led to the sneaker I beheld; a piece of history, its rubber sole worn down over the decades.
A) NO CHANGE
B) beheld: it was a piece
C) beheld, a piece
D) beheld: a piece

D

3. At the time, Wyoming was not a state, a condition that actually made it easier for the federal government to turn the land associated with Yellowstone into a national park. Nonetheless, had it not been for the efforts of Ferdinand V. Hayden, Yellowstone may not have become what we know today. Hayden was worried that Yellowstone could easily become like Niagara Falls, which was overridden with tourism, he felt that only the national government could help preserve the land so that it was consistent with his vision.
A) NO CHANGE
B) tourism: this he felt
C) tourism; he felt
D) tourism, feeling

c is correct