DSAT Reading and Writing 4

Question 1

Which word correctly fills the blank? 'The researcher's ______ approach to data collection ensured that no variable was overlooked.'

Accepted Answer

meticulous

Answer

'Meticulous' means extremely careful and precise, which is consistent with ensuring no variable is overlooked.

Question 2

Read the claim: 'Electric vehicles are the most effective solution to climate change.' Which evidence would most directly support this claim?

Accepted Answer

Data showing EVs produce significantly fewer lifetime emissions than gasoline vehicles.

Answer

Only emissions data directly addresses whether EVs are an effective climate solution, which is the core of the claim.

Question 3

A student wants to conclude a paragraph about ocean pollution. Which sentence provides the most effective concluding statement?

Accepted Answer

Without immediate action, marine ecosystems may face irreversible damage from pollution.

Answer

An effective conclusion synthesizes the paragraph's argument and reinforces its significance, which option A does by emphasizing consequences.

Question 4

Which version of the sentence uses the correct pronoun case?

Accepted Answer

The award was given to her and me.

Answer

After a preposition like 'to,' object pronouns ('her' and 'me') are required, making option A correct.

Question 5

A passage argues that standardized testing measures academic potential accurately. Which statement, if true, would most weaken this argument?

Accepted Answer

Studies show test scores correlate more strongly with family income than academic ability.

Answer

If scores reflect income rather than ability, this directly undermines the claim that tests measure academic potential accurately.

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