DSAT Reading and Writing 2

Question 1

A student reads the following sentence: 'The committee, after hours of deliberation, finally reached a consensus.' Which word is the simple subject of this sentence?

Accepted Answer

committee

Answer

The simple subject is 'committee' — the prepositional phrase 'after hours of deliberation' is a modifier, not the subject.

Question 2

Read the passage: 'Some researchers argue that social media fosters connection; others contend it breeds isolation. The debate remains unresolved.' The author's primary purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

present opposing viewpoints without taking a side

Answer

The passage presents two conflicting perspectives and states the debate is 'unresolved,' indicating a neutral, balanced purpose.

Question 3

Which choice best completes the sentence? 'The scientist's findings were ______, overturning decades of established theory.'

Accepted Answer

revolutionary

Answer

'Revolutionary' correctly describes findings that overturn established theory, matching the context of dramatic change.

Question 4

A student wants to add a transition that shows contrast between two sentences. Which word or phrase is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' signals contrast, making it the correct choice when two ideas conflict or differ.

Question 5

In context, what does the word 'ephemeral' most nearly mean in the sentence: 'The beauty of a sunset is ephemeral, lasting only minutes before darkness falls.'

Accepted Answer

short-lived

Answer

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, supported by the context clue 'lasting only minutes.'

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DSAT Reading and Writing 2