Verbal Flashcards

1
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Meaning of “identify grounds”

A

provide a basis

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2
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Plant scientists have used genetic engineering on seeds to produce crop plants that are highly resistant to insect damage.

-> The first presents a development that the argument predicts will have a certain impact

A

advancement or innovation

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3
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“After all” is used to signal what?

A

“After all” is used to signal a reason or justification for something previously mentioned.

Of course I love her – after all, she’s my sister.

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4
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His doctor attributes his health problems to a poor diet and a lack of exercise.

A

attribute 결과 to 원인

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5
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Drivers 65 and older do not, on average, drive very many fewer miles per year than drivers 24 and younger.

A

Not + fewer = more or same

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6
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Which of the following would, if true, best serve as an alternative explanation of the results of the study?

A

“Weaken” question

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7
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Most large earthquakes are preceded by minor tremors

A

A is preceded by B
B -> A

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8
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Although this approach was preferable to victimizing other geographical areas by taking their jobs,

A

better than

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9
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It is easier to support a claim that uses 1) ____ language than it is to support a claim with very 2) ____ language

A

1) weak language
2) strong language

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