39. The correct answer is (C). Although the author does respond to what might be one undesired result of voucher privatization—falling stock prices, as well as explain the cause of falling stock prices—the author does not offer an “alternative” explanation for this phenomenon, as suggested by choice (C). Moreover, the author’s purpose in discussing falling stock prices is not to explain their cause, but rather to acknowledge that what appears to be an undesirable consequence of voucher privatization may actually help bring about a desirable result. 40. The correct answer is (A). The passage indicates that developers have curtailed construction of new office buildings until demand grows to meet supply, while stepping up construction of single-family houses. This evidence in itself strongly supports choice (A). Admittedly, it is possible that an influx of businesses from other states will deplete the current oversupply of office buildings and create sufficient demand for new ones. Nevertheless, choice (A) is the best of the five choices. 41. The correct answer is (B). The original sentence lacks proper parallelism; to should be omitted. Also, the original sentence is comprised of two main clauses (each of which could stand on its own as a complete sentence) separated only by a comma. This comma splice should be corrected by inserting an appropriate connecting word, such as but, yet, or although. Choice (B) corrects both problems. answers practice test 2 Practice Test 2 463 www.petersons.com ANSWER SHEET PRACTICE TEST 3 ANALYTICAL WRITING ASSESSMENT Analysis of an Issue ✁ answer sheet Practice Test 3 465 www.petersons.com ✁ 466 PART VI: Five Practice Tests www.petersons.com Analysis of an Argument ✁ answer sheet Practice Test 3 467 www.petersons.com ✁ 468 PART VI: Five Practice Tests www.petersons.com QUANTITATIVE SECTION 1. O A O B O C O D O E 2. O A O B O C O D O E 3. O A O B O C O D O E 4. O A O B O C O D O E 5. O A O B O C O D O E 6. O A O B O C O D O E 7. 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Do not use any spell-checking or grammar-checking functions. “Most great achievements are the result of careful planning and a long, sustained effort rather than sudden bursts of creativity or insight.” In your view, how accurate is the foregoing statement? Use reasons and/or examples from your experience, observation, and/or reading to explain your viewpoint. practice test 3 471 Analysis of an Argument 1 QUESTION • 30 MINUTES Directions: Using a word processor, compose an essay for the following argument and directive. Do not use any spell-checking or grammar-checking functions. The following appeared in a speech by a prominent state politician: “At Giant Industries, our state’s largest private business, the average production worker is now 42 years old. Recently, Giant’s revenue from the sale of textiles and paper, which together account for the majority of Giant’s manufacturing business, has declined significantly. Since an increasing percentage of new graduates from our state’s colleges and universities are finding jobs in other states, our state will soon face a crisis in which the size of our workforce will be insufficient to replace our current workers as they retire, in turn resulting in widespread business failure and a reduced quality of life in our state.” Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative explanations or counterexamples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion. 472 PART VI: Five Practice Tests www.petersons.com . 465 www.petersons.com ✁ 466 PART VI: Five Practice Tests www.petersons.com Analysis of an Argument ✁ answer sheet Practice Test 3 467 www.petersons.com ✁ 468 PART VI: Five Practice. more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion. 472 PART VI: Five Practice Tests www.petersons.com