SAT改進段落題:Improving Paragraphs Test Two Answer 參考答案

　　1.Correct Answer: D

　　Explanation:

　　A future tense is needed after possible. Also parallel construction is needed around rather than.

　　2.Correct Answer: A

　　Explanation:

　　This sentence indicates the transition from writing about the aesthetic aspects of the book to its use as a symbol.

　　3.Correct Answer: B

　　Explanation:

　　The comma splice error has to be corrected.

　　4.Correct Answer: E

　　Explanation:

　　The word aesthetically helps reinforce the point the writer is making in this paragraph and so should be retained.

　　5.Correct Answer: A

　　Explanation:

　　The author could have elucidated the idea of the book as symbol, could have clarified his point about book-burning, and could have given a specific illustration.

　　6.Correct Answer: C

　　Explanation:

　　In answer A are is incorrect; in answer B liable is incorrect; in E will likely is wrong. C is better than D because it uses the present perfect tense and it uses the plural books as does the first part of the sentence.

　　7.Correct Answer: A

　　Explanation:

　　An essay without specific detail and supporting facts does not make its point effectively.

　　8.Correct Answer: D

　　Explanation:

　　The author uses the need for diversity in the ecosystem as an analogy for the need for diversity in society.sat

　　9.Correct Answer: E

　　Explanation:

　　A plural subject requires a plural verb.

　　10.Correct Answer: A

　　Explanation:

　　Use likely not liable.

　　11.Correct Answer: C

　　Explanation:

　　C has the best parallel construction.

　　12.Correct Answer: B

　　Explanation:

　　You disrupts the pronoun continuity.