AccelePrep for the ACT Test 2nd Edition Student Text

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Woman with the Hoe Must Defend the Man with the Musket,” was dispatched to assist farmers in processing crops. [4] Women performed ably during the war and laid the foundation for more specialized jobs, increased wages, better working conditions, and a more competitive job status in the labor market. 42 43 43

42. F. NO CHANGE G. Musket,” which was then dispatched H. Musket,” and it was dispatched J. Musket,” and it got dispatched 43. A. NO CHANGE B. the foundation was laid C. the foundation was lain D. laying the foundation Items #44–45 ask about the preceding passage as a whole. 44. Which of the following represents the most Ž‘‰‹…ƒŽ ‘”†‡” ˆ‘” –Š‡ ’ƒ”ƒ‰”ƒ’Š•ǫ 45. Is the use of the sample slogan appropriate to –Š‡ ‡••ƒ›ǫ A. Yes, because it helps the reader to understand one of the points being made. B. Yes, because all general statements should be illustrated with an example. C. No, because it does not help the reader to understand the point being made. D. No, because it is needlessly distracting. F. 1, 4, 3, 2 G. 1, 3, 4, 2 H. 1, 3, 2, 4 J. 2, 4, 3, 1

PASSAGE IV

Democracy in Japan Following the end of World War II, substantial changes undertaken in Japan to liberate the individual from authoritarian restraints, including a general election, women’s right to vote, and suspension of laws that restricted certain political, religious, and civil liberties. Business and education were also impacted. Labor unions formed and monopolies over landholdings were disbanded. 46

46. F. NO CHANGE G. will be undertaken H. have been undertaken J. were undertaken

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