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PASSAGE IV - Berry Sweet - Dark red and containing one seed, the berry (June 2023 - F12)

PASSAGE IV

Berry Sweet

Questions from the Passage IV

46) Given that all the choices are accurate, which one provides the most specific description of the berry’s appearance?
F. NO CHANGE
G. about the size and shape of an almond,
H. cultivated primarily in warm climates,
J. grown on a shrub with dense foliage,


47) A. NO CHANGE B. dulcificum called, miracle fruit, C. dulcificum called miracle fruit, D. dulcificum, called miracle fruit


48) F. NO CHANGE G. lies H. laid J. lie

49) A. NO CHANGE B. molecules, which then bind C. molecules, binding them D. molecules to bind

50) Which choice best maintains the stylistic pattern established in the preceding sentence and continued in the sentence that follows?
F. NO CHANGE
G. An apple juice taste replaces one of tart vinegar.
H. Vinegar that is tart tastes like apple juice instead.
J. Tart vinegar tastes like apple juice.


51) A. NO CHANGE B. downgrade. C. diminish. D. constrict.


52) F. NO CHANGE G. a region in which H. where J. DELETE the underlined portion.


53) A. NO CHANGE B. Consequently, C. Moreover, D. That is,


54) F. NO CHANGE G. are attempting H. has attempted J. attempts


55) A. NO CHANGE B. forms, additionally, it sells them C. forms, the berries are also sold D. forms, as well as


56) At this point, the writer is considering adding the following true statement:
Mozie has said that his favorite foods to eat with miracle fruit include green mangoes and oysters with lemon juice.
Should the writer make this addition here?
F. Yes, because it offers an informed opinion on a subject with which many people may be unfamiliar.
G. Yes, because it provides examples of acidic foods that pair well with miracle fruit.
H. No, because it is only loosely related to the paragraph’s focus on efforts to expand awareness of and access to miracle fruit.
J. No, because it gives the false impression that miracle fruit is widely available.


57) A. NO CHANGE B. who’s studied the miracle fruit and it’s C. who’s studied the miracle fruit and its D. whose studied the miracle fruit and its

58) F. NO CHANGE G. entirely blocking sweet receptors H. blocks sweet receptors entirely J. to block sweet receptors entirely


59) A. NO CHANGE B. Bartoshuk, and other scientists, continue C. Bartoshuk and other scientists continue, D. Bartoshuk and other scientists continue


60) Which choice would best conclude the sentence and the essay by highlighting the berry’s main capability?
F. NO CHANGE
G. they’ve learned that heating or cooking the fruit destroys miraculin’s taste-transforming properties.
H. the fruit’s consumers enjoy turning sour foods into “miraculously” sweet treats.
J. many chefs have created tasting menus incorporating miracle berries.

Solution

Exam Edition: June 2023 - F12

Exam Year: 2023

Related topics: Text interpretation, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary