Module I: Reading and Writing

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After many legal battles, a congressional committee forced Donald Trump to disclose his personal tax returns, revealing his use of tax loopholes to evade or reduce his tax burdens. The revelation has caused debate over the need of greater ______ regarding the finances of American presidents and presidential candidates.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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punishment
oversight
speculation
management
In the mid–19th century, the pioneering astronomer Maria Mitchell made a groundbreaking discovery that ______ her work, cementing her reputation as one of the leading scientists of her time. Using a telescope she had built herself, Mitchell discovered a comet that had never been seen before, earning her international acclaim and recognition for her contributions to the field of astronomy.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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revealed
disputed
validated
championed
Accurately determining the sex of a newly hatched chick is such a specialized skill that doing so is a full time job. Professional chick sexers can ______ the gender of chicks in less than five seconds.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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activate
discern
locate
apprehend
When a spark of electricity is applied to a gas mixture of hydrocarbons, the mixture can ______, creating a bright flame. This process releases energy in the form of heat and light, transforming the chemical composition of the gases.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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ignite
implode
radiate
melt
Derwent Water is one of the most ______ lakes in England. The few ripples that disturb its calm waters are usually caused by humans or local marine life.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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placid
dangerous
natural
active
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