Directions: In the following passage, certain words and phrases are underlined and numbered. The questions will provide alternatives for the underlined portion. You should choose the alternative that best expresses the idea in standard written English and is worded most consistently with the tone of the passage. If you believe the original version is best, then choose “NO CHANGE.” There will also be questions about sections of the passage or about the passage as a whole. Read the entire passage before answering any of the questions. For some questions you may need to read beyond the underlined section in order to determine the correct answer.
Passage III
Good Beekeeping
It is generally not widely known that beekeeping is an important industry in the United States and that (1) America are known (2) not just for the quantity but also for (3) the quality of the honey it produces. This is the case, however, and America has long been recognized by other countries worldwide as an important producer of honey, although (4) beekeepers are found in every state, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois (5) produce large quantities of fine honey, as does Texas and California.
One of the most important things for beekeepers to do, in order to have a successful bee colony that would provide (6) lots of honey, is to make sure the bees have adequate shelter during cold weather, and also from the intense heat of summer. (7) In the Northern and Central states good protection must also become (8) provided against zero weather, since bees are not used to frozen temperatures! Though, (9) honeybees originally came from the tropical climates of Southeast Asia, more specifically the Philippines and surrounding areas, ample protection is required for them. (10)
The hives must have (11) an outer case placed around them and then have leaves, or straw or sawdust (12) packed around them for insulation. Set up in this way, they will withstand even an arctic winter. Perhaps at no time is protection more necessary than in early spring when the hives are full of young, baby (13) bees. During this time, hives may also be covered with layers of thick paper. A small hole cut in the paper will allow all of the fresh air necessary for bees in a state of sleep.
It has become increasingly important (14) to protect existing hives, as the American honeybee population has declined significantly over the past 10 years. Scientists do not know exactly why the honeybees are dying, but some believe a mysterious virus has killed off over 40% of the total honeybee population. Others argue that pesticides and other environmental toxins have affected the bees. [15]
Question 1 |
NO CHANGE | |
and | |
that | |
but |
Question 2 |
NO CHANGE | |
is known | |
was known | |
were known |
Question 3 |
NO CHANGE | |
not only for the quantity but for | |
not just for the quantity but also for | |
not only for the quantity but also for |
Question 4 |
NO CHANGE | |
yet | |
and | |
hence |
Question 5 |
NO CHANGE | |
state; Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois | |
state; Ohio, and Indiana, and Illinois | |
state—Ohio, Indiana and Illinois |
Question 6 |
NO CHANGE | |
provides | |
provided | |
will provide |
Question 7 |
NO CHANGE | |
weather, and but also from the intense heat of summer. | |
weather, but the intense heat of summer in addition. | |
weather, and from the summer heat’s intensity. |
Question 8 |
NO CHANGE | |
be | |
became | |
OMIT the underlined portion. |
Question 9 |
NO CHANGE | |
Though | |
Nonetheless | |
Because |
Question 10 |
NO CHANGE | |
ample protection for them had been required. | |
they require ample protection. | |
it requires ample protection. |
Question 11 |
NO CHANGE | |
need | |
do require | |
must build |
Question 12 |
NO CHANGE | |
then leaves or straw, and sawdust | |
then leaves and straw, and sawdust | |
then have leaves, straw, or sawdust |
Question 13 |
NO CHANGE | |
young and immature | |
young or immature | |
young |
Question 14 |
NO CHANGE | |
an increase in importance | |
importantly increasing | |
increasely important |
Question 15 |
NO CHANGE | |
Honey contains many beneficial minerals and vitamins, and also has antibacterial properties. | |
It is a shame that bees are in danger, but colony collapse disorder is still rampant. | |
Beekeepers who protect their colonies year-round are more likely to have happy, healthy, honey-producing bees for years to come. |
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