1. In context, where would the following sentence best be placed: 'The 1992 Constitution made Guarani equal to Spanish, and officials say that they have aggressively expanded Guarani instruction in primary schools'?
A. After sentence 1
B. After sentence 6
C. After sentence 10
D. After sentence 14 Correct
Explanation
Placing the sentence after sentence 14 (Choice D) aligns with the passage's discussion of steps taken to strengthen Guarani post-1990s democratic rule. It provides a specific example of those steps, enhancing the narrative flow. Placing it earlier (A, B, or C) disrupts the chronological and thematic progression. Choice D is the most contextually relevant placement.
2. In context, which of the following is the best way to revise and combine sentences 13 and 14: 'Democratic rule was established in the 1990s. Then more steps were taken to strengthen Guarani'?
A. Democratic rule was established in the 1990s, more steps were taken, and Guarani was strengthened
B. Democratic rule was established in the 1990s, and they took more steps to strengthen Guarani
C. In the 1990s, more steps were taken to strengthen Guarani because democratic rule was established
D. After democratic rule was established in the 1990s, more steps were taken to strengthen Guarani Correct
Explanation
Choice D combines sentences 13 and 14 clearly and accurately, indicating that steps to strengthen Guarani followed the establishment of democratic rule in the 1990s. It maintains the chronological order and causal implication of the original sentences. Choice A is awkward and implies Guarani was strengthened as a direct result, which is not explicit. Choices B and C introduce unclear pronouns or causality not supported by the passage. Choice D is the most precise and contextually appropriate.
3. In context, which of the following is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 12: 'General Stroessner, the son of a Bavarian immigrant father and Guarani-speaking mother, made it an official language and rewarded rural Guarani speakers with land for their loyalty'?
A. (As it is now) Correct
B. Bavarian, immigrant father, and Guarani-speaking mother, made it an official language, and rewarded rural Guarani speakers with land
C. Bavarian immigrant father, and Guarani-speaking mother, made it an official language and rewarded rural Guarani speakers with land
D. Bavarian, immigrant father and Guarani-speaking mother, made it an official language, and rewarded rural Guarani speakers with land
Explanation
The original version (Choice A) is grammatically correct and clear, properly using commas to set off the appositive describing General Stroessner. Choices B, C, and D introduce incorrect comma placements or disrupt the sentence's clarity by altering the appositive structure. The original phrasing maintains proper punctuation and readability. Choice A is the best version.
4. In context, which is the best way to revise and combine sentences 14 and 15: 'My grumpiness dissolved. I saw how truly fascinated Danny was with what I was doing'?
A. My grumpiness dissolved, and I
B. My grumpiness dissolved, though, when I Correct
C. Although my grumpiness had dissolved, I
D. When my grumpiness dissolved, I still
Explanation
Choice B effectively combines the sentences by using 'though, when' to show the cause of the grumpiness dissolving, linking it to Danny's fascination. It maintains the narrative flow and conveys the shift in the chef's mood. Choice A is incomplete, C suggests a sequence not implied, and D implies continued grumpiness, which contradicts the passage. Choice B best reflects the context.
5. Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 13: 'Actually, I did mind but grudgingly allowed him entrance into my sanctuary'?
A. (as it is now) Correct
B. stubbornly
C. angrily
D. cautiously
Explanation
The original word 'grudgingly' (Choice A) accurately conveys the chef's reluctant acceptance of Danny's presence, fitting the context of her initial discomfort. 'Stubbornly' (B) suggests defiance, 'angrily' (C) implies stronger emotion than described, and 'cautiously' (D) suggests carefulness not supported by the passage. The original term is most appropriate. Choice A maintains the intended tone.