Statement & Conclusion

Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you're looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

A:

yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.

B:

before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.

C:

yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways

D:

yoga benefits your body and mind

Answer: B

The second sentence points out that people should examine what they want from a fitness routine before signing up for a new exercise class. There is no evidence to support choice a. Choice c might sound reasonable due to the fact that the paragraph tells us that yoga has become very popular, but this statement is not supported by the information provided in the paragraph. Choices d and e are also not supported since the paragraph doesn't tell us whether yoga is good for both body and mind or what people think about it.

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It is well known that the world urgently needs adequate distribution of food, so that everyone gets enough. Adequate distribution of medicine is just as urgent. Medical expertise and medical supplies need to be redistributed throughout the world so that people in emerging nations will have proper medical care.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

A:

the majority of the people in the world have never been seen by a doctor.

B:

food production in emerging nations has slowed during the past several years.

C:

most of the world's doctors are selfish about giving time and money to the poor.

D:

the medical-supply industry should step up production of its products.

Answer: E

This answer is implied by the statement that redistribution is needed so that people in emerging nations can have proper medical care. Choices a, b, and c are not mentioned in the passage. Choice d is also incorrect, the passage indicates that the distribution of medicine, not its production, is inadequate.

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Today's workforce has a new set of social values. Ten years ago, a manager who was offered a promotion in a distant city would not have questioned the move. Today, a manager in that same situation might choose family happiness instead of career advancement.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

A:

most managers are not loyal to the corporations for which they work.

B:

businesses today do not understand their employees needs.

C:

employees social values have changed over the past ten years.

D:

career advancement is not important to today's business managers.

Answer: C

A change in employee social values over the past ten years is implied in the whole paragraph, but particularly in the first sentence. Choice a is incorrect because the loyalty of the managers to their corporations is never discussed. There is no support for choice b. In choice d, perhaps career advancement is less important than it once was, but the paragraph does not indicate that advancement is unimportant to managers. Choice e is an opinion that is not supported.

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A few states in this country are considering legislation that would prohibit schools from using calculators before the sixth grade. Other states take a different position. Some states are insisting on the purchase of graphing calculators for every student in middle school.
This paragraph best supports the statement that in this country

A:

there are at least two opinions about the use of calculators in schools.

B:

calculators are frequently a detriment to learning math.

C:

state legislators are more involved in education than ever before.

D:

the price of graphing calculators is less when schools buy in bulk.

Answer: A

The paragraph clearly states that there are two differing opinions with regard to the use of calculators in the classroom. Although some people may believe that choice b is true, the paragraph does not indicate this. Choice c has no relation to the paragraph. Choice d makes logical sense, but the paragraph says nothing about cost. Choice e is an opinion that is not given in the paragraph.

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The criminal justice system needs to change. The system could be more just if it allowed victims the opportunity to confront the person who has harmed them. Also, mediation between victims and their offenders would give the offenders a chance to apologize for the harm they have done.
This paragraph best supports the statement that victims of a crime should

A:

learn to forgive their offenders.

B:

have the right to confront their offenders.

C:

learn the art of mediation.

D:

insist that their offenders be punished.

Answer: B

This answer is clearly stated in the first sentence of the paragraph. There is no support in the passage for choices a, d,or e. As for choice c, although mediation is mentioned, the statement does not indicate that victims should be the mediators.

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