For
many [years ago], [much of] what was possible to know was derived [from] inspiration
or divination and did not involve the rational process of reasoning in [wide use]
today.
years
ago much
of from
wide use
143.
Ayn
Rand, ______ novels deal with the nature of capitalism in a democracy, is often
taught in introductory courses in economics.
of
many whose whose many of whose of many many
of whose
144.
The
formation of a rainbow [occurs] a process in which light is diffused at [varying]
rates by the surrounding atmosphere, [resulting in] the reflection of different
[wavelengths] of light.
occurs
varying
resulting in
wavelengths
145.
[Though]
difficult, it [possible] for an adult learner of a new language [to master] the
subtleties of the grammar and syntax of [the new] language.
Though
possible to
master the
new
146.
When
a bird molts, ______ loses its feathers, it is actually preparing itself for the
regeneration of the lost feathers.
so its as
if as when it so
that
147.
The
scientific method is a system [which] a problem or challenge [is] identified and
possible solutions are created and tested, [with] the final results evaluated
to determine the best approach to the [resulting] theory.
which
is with
resulting
148.
The
Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. is [home to] the largest [collecting]
of Native American artifacts in the United States, most [of which] remain [uncatalogued]
and hidden from public view.
home
to collecting
of which
uncatalogued
149.
Many
modern critics of American literature have called Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens,
______ .
as
America's greatest writer was
America's greatest writer America's greatest writer to
have been America's greatest writer
150.
In
the modern [era], face-to-face communication is becoming [near] [as uncommon as]
[hand-written] letters.
