34. which choice is clearest and most precise in context? f. no change g. although h. when j. since question…

34. which choice is clearest and most precise in context? f. no change g. although h. when j. since question 35 asks about the preceding passage as a whole. 35. the writer wants to add the following sentence to the essay: this potentially compromises stewardship. for the sake of logic and cohesion, the sentence should be placed at: a. point a in paragraph 1. b. point b in paragraph 2. c. point c in paragraph 2. d. point d in paragraph 3. passage v the sociable weavers’ complex nest in the sparse yet relatively green environment of the kalahari desert, birds known as sociable weavers build their enormous nests atop the desert’s signature camelthorn trees. slung across the branches, each nest—which can measure up to thirteen feet wide and seven feet thick—is a sprawling community home to hundreds of birds. 36. if the writer were to delete the phrase “which can measure up to thirteen feet wide and seven feet thick” from the preceding sentence (adjusting the punctuation as needed), the sentence would primarily lose: f. specific information that illustrates the minimum height at which the weavers begin building their nests. g. specific information that underscores the enormousness of the weavers’ nests. h. details that clarify how the weavers are able to survive in the kalahari desert. j. details that explain how the weavers’ nests differ from other birds’ nests.

34. which choice is clearest and most precise in context? f. no change g. although h. when j. since question 35 asks about the preceding passage as a whole. 35. the writer wants to add the following sentence to the essay: this potentially compromises stewardship. for the sake of logic and cohesion, the sentence should be placed at: a. point a in paragraph 1. b. point b in paragraph 2. c. point c in paragraph 2. d. point d in paragraph 3. passage v the sociable weavers’ complex nest in the sparse yet relatively green environment of the kalahari desert, birds known as sociable weavers build their enormous nests atop the desert’s signature camelthorn trees. slung across the branches, each nest—which can measure up to thirteen feet wide and seven feet thick—is a sprawling community home to hundreds of birds. 36. if the writer were to delete the phrase “which can measure up to thirteen feet wide and seven feet thick” from the preceding sentence (adjusting the punctuation as needed), the sentence would primarily lose: f. specific information that illustrates the minimum height at which the weavers begin building their nests. g. specific information that underscores the enormousness of the weavers’ nests. h. details that clarify how the weavers are able to survive in the kalahari desert. j. details that explain how the weavers’ nests differ from other birds’ nests.

Answer

34.

Brief Explanations:

"Whereas" indicates a contrast. "Although" also shows contrast. "When" indicates time and "Since" indicates cause - effect or time. The context shows a contrast, and "Although" is a more common and appropriate substitute for "Whereas" here.

Answer:

G. Although

35.

Brief Explanations:

Without seeing the full essay and points A - D, we assume that the sentence about "stewardship" needs to be placed where it logically relates to a concept that could be compromised. Usually, such a statement would follow a description of actions that might lead to a compromise of stewardship.

Answer:

(No answer can be given without full passage context to identify points A - D)

36.

Brief Explanations:

The phrase "which can measure up to thirteen feet wide and seven feet thick" gives specific dimensions, emphasizing the large - size (enormousness) of the weavers' nests.

Answer:

G. specific information that underscores the enormousness of the weavers’ nests.