44 The Official ACT Prep Guide
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DIRECTIONS: In the passages that follow, certain words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the right-hand column, you will find alternatives for the underlined part. You are to choose the best answer to each question. If you think the original version is best, choose "No Change." You will also find questions about a section of the passage, or about the passage as a whole. These questions do not refer to an underlined portion of the passage, but rather are identified by a number or numbers in a box.
For each question, choose the alternative you consider best and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer document. Read each passage through once before you begin to answer the questions that accompany it. For many of the questions, you must read several sentences beyond the question to determine the answer. Be sure that you have read far enough ahead each time you choose an alternative.
PASSAGE I
Alex Atala and Brazilian Cuisine At first, Brazilian chef Alex Atala opened his restaurant in Sao Paulo in 1999, people told him he'd never succeed. In a country where European cuisine was held in the highest regard, they said, no one would
1. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. Years ago, C. When D. Delete the underlined portion.
patronize a restaurant serving Brazilian food. Atala, whose restaurant has consistently ranked among the world's best, has long disproven the naysayers. Using traditional Brazilian ingredients, such as, manioc root and even 2
2. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? F. No Change G. ingredients—such as manioc root H. ingredients such as—manioc root J. ingredients such as, manioc root,
ants—in innovative ways, he has thrilled diners from 3
around the world.
3. The writer wants to emphasize the positive experience diners have had at Atala's restaurant. Which choice best accomplishes that goal?
A. No Change B. mystified C. shocked D. startled Still, Atala felt he could do more for his country 4
and its cuisine. In 2012, he founded Instituto Ata to help 4
promote lesser-known ingredients, particularly those of the Amazon basin, while working to protect Brazil's biodiversity. Hearts of palm, for example, were typically
4. Given that all the choices are accurate, which one provides the best transition from the preceding paragraph to this paragraph? F. No Change G. Atala is known for sometimes incorporating fragrances into his dishes as well. H. In fact, Atala's culinary training took place in classic European restaurants. J. Atala's obvious affection for his homeland is said to be infectious.
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