Directions:
In this section, you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You must choose the one best answer (A), (B), (C), or (D) to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Answer all questions about the information in a passage based on what is stated or implied in that passage.
Read the following passage:
1 Living without prejudice is a noble aspiration, but it
2 is an extremely challenging endeavor given the inherent
3 biases that are ingrained in human cognition and societal
4 structures. Prejudices often develop from early
5 experiences, cultural norms, and human tendencies to
6 categorize and generalize. However, individuals can work
Example I
In line 1, the word “noble” is closest in meaning to ….
(A) Royal
(B) Masterful
(C) Honorable
(D) Throne
The passage states that living without prejudice is a noble aspiration, yet very challenging. We are not talking about some sort of royalty here, so take out answer (A) and (B). We are also not talking about mastery of a certain skill, so take out answer (B). Therefore, answer (C) is the best option.
Example II
Which of the following is not mentioned about from where prejudices often develop?
(A) Early experiences
(B) Values of a society
(C) Cultural norms
(D) Human tendencies to categorize
Option (B) is not mentioned in the lines that discuss from where prejudices often develop (lines 4-6). Therefore, you should choose (B).
Now, begin work on the questions.