Questions 31-40 Questions 41-50 It has been noted that, traditionally, courts have granted divorces on fault grounds one spouse is decmed to be at fault in causing the divorce. More and inore today, however, divorees are being Line (5). granted on a no-fault basis. Proponents of no-fault divorce angue that when a marriage fails, it is rarely the case that one oftenage partner is completely to blame and the other blameless. A failed marriage is much more often the result of mistakes by both partners. Another argument in favor of no-fault divorce is that proving faule in cour,, in a public arena, is a destructive process that only serves to lengthen the divoree process and that dramatically increases the negative feelinga present in a divorce. If a couple can reach a decision to divoree without first (10) deciding which partner is to blame, the divorec settlement can be negotiated more easily and equitably and the postdivorce healing process can begin more rapidly. 31. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) Traditional grounds for divorce (B) Who is at fault in a divorce (C) Why no-fault divorces are beooming more common (D) The various reasons for divorces 32. The word "spouse" in line 1 is closest in meaning to a (A) judge (B) problem (C) divoree decree (D) marringe partner 33. According to the passage, no-fault divorces (A) are on the increase (B) are the traditional form of divoree (C) are less popular than they used to be (D) were granted more in the past 34. It is implied in the passage that (A) there recently has been a decrease in no-fault divorces (B) not all divorces today are no-fault divorces (C) a no-fault divorce is not as equitable as a fault divorce (D) people recover more slowly from a no-fault divorce 35. The word "Proponents" in line 4 is closest. in meaning to which of the following? (A) Advocates (B) Recipients (C) Authorities (D) Enemies 36. The passage states that a public trial to prove the fuult of one spouse can (A) be satisfying to the wronged spouse (B) lead to a shorter divorce process (C) reduce negative feelings (D) be a harmful process 37. Which of the following is NOT listed in this passage as an argument in favor of no-fault divorce? (A) Rarely is only onc marringe partner to blame for a divorce. (B) A no-fuult divorce generally costs less in legal fees. (C) Finding fault in a divorce increases negative feelings. (D) A no-fault divorce settiement is generally easier to negotiate. 38. The word "present" in line 9 could most easily be replaced by (A) existing (B) giving (C) introducing (D) resulting 39. The word "settement" in line 10 is closest in meaning to (A) development (B) serenity (C) discussion (D) agreement 40. The tone of this passage is (A) emotional (B) enthusiastic (C) expository (D) renctionary Whereas linerature in the first half of the eigheeenth century in America had been largely religious and moral in tone, by the latter half of the century the rovolutionary fervor that was coming to life in the colonies began to be reflected in the litersture of the time, whisch in tum served to further Line (s). influence the population. Although not all writers of this period sapported the Revolution, the two beat-known and moat influential writers, Ben Pranklin and Thomas Palne, were both strongly supportive of that cause. Ben Franklin first attalned popular suceess through his writings in his brother's newspaper, the New England Current. In these articles he used a simple style of Language and common sense arzumentation to defend the point of view of the farmer and the Leather Apron man. He continued (10) with the same common sense practicallty and uppeal to the common man with his work on Poor Richards Almanac from 1733 until 1758 . Firmly esteblished in his popular aceeptance by the people. Franklin wrote a variety of extremely effective articles and pamphlets about the colonists revolutionary cause against England. Thomas Paine was an Englishman working as a magarine editor in Phlladelphia at the time of (15) the Revolution. His pamphlet Conmon Serse, which appeared in 1776, was a force in encouraglng the colonists to declare their independence from England. Then throughout the long and desperate war years he published a series of Crisis papers (from 1776 until 1783) to encourage the colonists to continue on with the struggle. The effectiveness of his writing was probably due to his emotional yet oversimplified depietion of the cause of the colonlsts against England as a classic struggle of good and evil. 41. The paragraph preceding thls passage most likely discusses (A) how titerature influences the population (B) religlous and moral liternturo (C) literature supporting the cause of the American Revolution (D) what made Thomas Paine's literature successful 42. The word "tervor" in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) war: (B) anxiety (C) spirit (D) action 43. The word "time" In line 3 could best be replaced by (A) hour (B) period (C) appointment (D) duration 44. It is implied in the passage that (A) some writers in the American colonies supported England durlag the Revolution (B) Frankllo and Paine were the only writers to influence the Revolution (C) because Thomas Paine was an Englithman, he supported England against the colonies (D) authons who supported England dia pot remain in the colonies during the Revolution 45. The pronoun "be" In line 8 refirs to (A) Thomas Paine (B) Ben Frantlin (C) Ben Franklin's brother (D) Poor Richard 46. The expression "point of view" in line 9 could best be replaced by (A) perspective (B) sight (C) circumstance (D) trait GOONTO THENEXI PAGE GO OHTOIHENEXTPAGE

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Questions 31-40 Questions 41-50 It has been noted that, traditionally, courts have granted divorces on fault grounds one spouse is decmed to be at fault in causing the divorce. More and inore today, however, divorees are being Line (5). granted on a no-fault basis. Proponents of no-fault divorce angue that when a marriage fails, it is rarely the case that one oftenage partner is completely to blame and the other blameless. A failed marriage is much more often the result of mistakes by both partners. Another argument in favor of no-fault divorce is that proving faule in cour,, in a public arena, is a destructive process that only serves to lengthen the divoree process and that dramatically increases the negative feelinga present in a divorce. If a couple can reach a decision to divoree without first (10) deciding which partner is to blame, the divorec settlement can be negotiated more easily and equitably and the postdivorce healing process can begin more rapidly. 31. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) Traditional grounds for divorce (B) Who is at fault in a divorce (C) Why no-fault divorces are beooming more common (D) The various reasons for divorces 32. The word "spouse" in line 1 is closest in meaning to a (A) judge (B) problem (C) divoree decree (D) marringe partner 33. According to the passage, no-fault divorces (A) are on the increase (B) are the traditional form of divoree (C) are less popular than they used to be (D) were granted more in the past 34. It is implied in the passage that (A) there recently has been a decrease in no-fault divorces (B) not all divorces today are no-fault divorces (C) a no-fault divorce is not as equitable as a fault divorce (D) people recover more slowly from a no-fault divorce 35. The word "Proponents" in line 4 is closest. in meaning to which of the following? (A) Advocates (B) Recipients (C) Authorities (D) Enemies 36. The passage states that a public trial to prove the fuult of one spouse can (A) be satisfying to the wronged spouse (B) lead to a shorter divorce process (C) reduce negative feelings (D) be a harmful process 37. Which of the following is NOT listed in this passage as an argument in favor of no-fault divorce? (A) Rarely is only onc marringe partner to blame for a divorce. (B) A no-fuult divorce generally costs less in legal fees. (C) Finding fault in a divorce increases negative feelings. (D) A no-fault divorce settiement is generally easier to negotiate. 38. The word "present" in line 9 could most easily be replaced by (A) existing (B) giving (C) introducing (D) resulting 39. The word "settement" in line 10 is closest in meaning to (A) development (B) serenity (C) discussion (D) agreement 40. The tone of this passage is (A) emotional (B) enthusiastic (C) expository (D) renctionary Whereas linerature in the first half of the eigheeenth century in America had been largely religious and moral in tone, by the latter half of the century the rovolutionary fervor that was coming to life in the colonies began to be reflected in the litersture of the time, whisch in tum served to further Line (s). influence the population. Although not all writers of this period sapported the Revolution, the two beat-known and moat influential writers, Ben Pranklin and Thomas Palne, were both strongly supportive of that cause. Ben Franklin first attalned popular suceess through his writings in his brother's newspaper, the New England Current. In these articles he used a simple style of Language and common sense arzumentation to defend the point of view of the farmer and the Leather Apron man. He continued (10) with the same common sense practicallty and uppeal to the common man with his work on Poor Richards Almanac from 1733 until 1758 . Firmly esteblished in his popular aceeptance by the people. Franklin wrote a variety of extremely effective articles and pamphlets about the colonists revolutionary cause against England. Thomas Paine was an Englishman working as a magarine editor in Phlladelphia at the time of (15) the Revolution. His pamphlet Conmon Serse, which appeared in 1776, was a force in encouraglng the colonists to declare their independence from England. Then throughout the long and desperate war years he published a series of Crisis papers (from 1776 until 1783) to encourage the colonists to continue on with the struggle. The effectiveness of his writing was probably due to his emotional yet oversimplified depietion of the cause of the colonlsts against England as a classic struggle of good and evil. 41. The paragraph preceding thls passage most likely discusses (A) how titerature influences the population (B) religlous and moral liternturo (C) literature supporting the cause of the American Revolution (D) what made Thomas Paine's literature successful 42. The word "tervor" in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) war: (B) anxiety (C) spirit (D) action 43. The word "time" In line 3 could best be replaced by (A) hour (B) period (C) appointment (D) duration 44. It is implied in the passage that (A) some writers in the American colonies supported England durlag the Revolution (B) Frankllo and Paine were the only writers to influence the Revolution (C) because Thomas Paine was an Englithman, he supported England against the colonies (D) authons who supported England dia pot remain in the colonies during the Revolution 45. The pronoun "be" In line 8 refirs to (A) Thomas Paine (B) Ben Frantlin (C) Ben Franklin's brother (D) Poor Richard 46. The expression "point of view" in line 9 could best be replaced by (A) perspective (B) sight (C) circumstance (D) trait GOONTO THENEXI PAGE GO OHTOIHENEXTPAGE

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31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. C 41. B 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. B 46. A

Answer 2

31. The passage discusses the shift from traditional fault-based divorces to no-fault divorces, making option C the correct answer. 32. 'Spouse' refers to a married partner, which corresponds to option D. 33. The passage indicates that no-fault divorces are becoming more common, aligning with option A. 34. The passage implies that while no-fault divorces are on the rise, not all divorces are no-fault, which is reflected in option B. 35. 'Proponents' are those who support a cause, synonymous with 'Advocates,' which is option A. 36. The passage suggests that proving fault in court is harmful, corresponding to option D. 37. The passage does not mention legal fees as an argument for no-fault divorce, making option B correct. 38. 'Present' in this context means 'existing,' which is option A. 39. 'Settlement' in the context of divorce refers to an 'agreement,' which is option D. 40. The passage provides an informative overview of no-fault divorces, which is an expository tone, corresponding to option C. 41. The previous paragraph likely discusses the contrast in literature themes, making option B the correct answer. 42. 'Fervor' in this context means enthusiasm or spirit, which is option C. 43. 'Time' here refers to a historical period, which is option B. 44. The passage implies that not all writers supported the Revolution, aligning with option A. 45. 'He' refers to Ben Franklin, which is option B. 46. 'Point of view' means perspective, which is option A.

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