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(A)
higher, meaning the driver is intoxicated.
(B)
higher, in that the driver is intoxicated.
(C)
higher, a level indicating the driver is intoxicated.
(D)
higher—the driver is intoxicated.
(E)
higher (intoxicated).
2. Which of the following best describes the writer’s purpose in posing a question at the end of
the first paragraph?
(A)
To solicit the reader’s assistance in solving a problem
(B)
To alert the reader that the essay will discuss one or more options
(C)
To summarize points already made in the essay
(D)
To signal the reader that no solution is possible
(E)
To highlight the hazards of drunk driving
3. Which of the following is the best revision of the underlined portion of sentence (6)?
(6) It has been suggested that higher taxes on alcoholic beverages would reduce overall con-
sumption and for the reason that overall consumption is reduced the number of drunk drivers
would be reduced.
(A)
but the number of drunk drivers would be reduced.
(B)
and thus the number of drunk drivers.
(C)
and therefore reducing the number of drunk drivers.
(D)
and consequently drunk drivers would be reduced.
(E)
and for that reason it would be reduced.

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4. Which of the following is the best revision of sentence (12)?
(A)
This approach, furthermore, violating the rights of innocent individuals.
(B)
This approach, however, would be violating the rights of innocent individuals.
(C)
This approach, however, would violate the rights of innocent individuals.