Deck 11: Classification

Question 1

Instructions: Each of the following groups of things or persons has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong ⎯ it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Vehicles
a. sedan
b. automatic transmission
c. convertible
d. truck
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. size of engine
b. body style
c. price

Answer 1

Part A: b
Part B: b

Question 2

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources. (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras. (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available. (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources. (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Instructions: Each of the following groups of things or persons has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong ⎯ it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Hotels
a. moderately priced
b. budget
c. luxury
d. beachfront
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. price
b. size
c. location

Answer 3

Part A: d
Part B: a

Question 4

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) According to researchers, babies can be classified according to their temperament, the general pattern of their emotional reactions to their environments. (2) In the first category are the "easy" babies, who account for about 40 percent of all babies. (3) They are usually in a positive mood, and they adapt well to new situations. (4) Another category contains the "difficult" babies, who make up about 10 percent of all infants. (5) They are often in a bad mood, and they exhibit signs of stress when placed in new situations. (6) The next group, the "slow-to-warm-up" babies, account for 15 percent of all infants. (7) They are moody, and they struggle to adapt to new experiences, but to a lesser degree than the "difficult" babies. (8) In the last group are the "mixed-pattern" babies, the 35 percent of infants who do not fall clearly into any of the other three groups because their moods and reactions are less predictable.
On what basis does the writer classify babies?

A) temperament characteristics
B) intelligence
C) ability to learn

Question 5

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) People who are thinking about getting a pet should carefully consider the kind of care that animal will require. (2) Pets can be classified into three categories according to how labor-intensive they are. (3) The first category includes very labor-intensive pets. (4) These animals require the most time, energy, and money because they need constant, daily care. (5) Horses kept in a barn are probably the best example, for they need to be fed, exercised, and groomed on a daily basis. (6) Dogs, which need to be fed and walked at least once a day, are another good example of a high-maintenance pet. (7) The second category contains those pets that are only moderately labor-intensive, such as a cat or a hamster. (8) They need to be fed every day, but other maintenance is done on only a weekly or monthly basis. (9) For example, a cat's litter box or a hamster's cage needs only periodic cleaning. (10) The third and final category includes very low-maintenance pets. (11) Fish are the best example. (12) They need just a little sprinkling of food every day, and their tanks need cleaning only a few times a year.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3

Question 6

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) People who are thinking about getting a pet should carefully consider the kind of care that animal will require. (2) Pets can be classified into three categories according to how labor-intensive they are. (3) The first category includes very labor-intensive pets. (4) These animals require the most time, energy, and money because they need constant, daily care. (5) Horses kept in a barn are probably the best example, for they need to be fed, exercised, and groomed on a daily basis. (6) Dogs, which need to be fed and walked at least once a day, are another good example of a high-maintenance pet. (7) The second category contains those pets that are only moderately labor-intensive, such as a cat or a hamster. (8) They need to be fed every day, but other maintenance is done on only a weekly or monthly basis. (9) For example, a cat's litter box or a hamster's cage needs only periodic cleaning. (10) The third and final category includes very low-maintenance pets. (11) Fish are the best example. (12) They need just a little sprinkling of food every day, and their tanks need cleaning only a few times a year.
How many categories are there?

A) two
B) three
C) four

Question 7

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) When it comes to cleanliness, homeowners seem to fall into one of three categories. (2) The first group includes the spotless perfectionists. (3) These people would be horrified if anyone walked into their home and found even one speck of dirt, so they are constantly cleaning. (4) Everything they own is always in its place and dust-free. (5) The second group of homeowners is the complete opposite. (6) They are the slobs. (7) Visit their houses, and you will see dirty clothes and empty cans and pizza boxes strewn about. (8) Every available surface will be covered with stuff that looks like it belongs somewhere else, and the floor will be in need of some serious mopping. (9) The third group falls somewhere in the middle between these two extremes. (10) They tend to keep clutter at bay, and they probably clean house about once a week. (11) You might see a fine layer of dust or a dirty dish or two, but otherwise, the house is relatively tidy.
On what basis does the writer classify homeowners?

A) size of home
B) income of homeowner
C) cleanliness of home

Question 8

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) When it comes to cleanliness, homeowners seem to fall into one of three categories. (2) The first group includes the spotless perfectionists. (3) These people would be horrified if anyone walked into their home and found even one speck of dirt, so they are constantly cleaning. (4) Everything they own is always in its place and dust-free. (5) The second group of homeowners is the complete opposite. (6) They are the slobs. (7) Visit their houses, and you will see dirty clothes and empty cans and pizza boxes strewn about. (8) Every available surface will be covered with stuff that looks like it belongs somewhere else, and the floor will be in need of some serious mopping. (9) The third group falls somewhere in the middle between these two extremes. (10) They tend to keep clutter at bay, and they probably clean house about once a week. (11) You might see a fine layer of dust or a dirty dish or two, but otherwise, the house is relatively tidy.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3

Question 9

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) When it comes to cleanliness, homeowners seem to fall into one of three categories. (2) The first group includes the spotless perfectionists. (3) These people would be horrified if anyone walked into their home and found even one speck of dirt, so they are constantly cleaning. (4) Everything they own is always in its place and dust-free. (5) The second group of homeowners is the complete opposite. (6) They are the slobs. (7) Visit their houses, and you will see dirty clothes and empty cans and pizza boxes strewn about. (8) Every available surface will be covered with stuff that looks like it belongs somewhere else, and the floor will be in need of some serious mopping. (9) The third group falls somewhere in the middle between these two extremes. (10) They tend to keep clutter at bay, and they probably clean house about once a week. (11) You might see a fine layer of dust or a dirty dish or two, but otherwise, the house is relatively tidy.
How many categories are there?

A) two
B) three
C) four

Question 10

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) According to researchers, babies can be classified according to their temperament, the general pattern of their emotional reactions to their environments. (2) In the first category are the "easy" babies, who account for about 40 percent of all babies. (3) They are usually in a positive mood, and they adapt well to new situations. (4) Another category contains the "difficult" babies, who make up about 10 percent of all infants. (5) They are often in a bad mood, and they exhibit signs of stress when placed in new situations. (6) The next group, the "slow-to-warm-up" babies, account for 15 percent of all infants. (7) They are moody, and they struggle to adapt to new experiences, but to a lesser degree than the "difficult" babies. (8) In the last group are the "mixed-pattern" babies, the 35 percent of infants who do not fall clearly into any of the other three groups because their moods and reactions are less predictable.
How many categories are there?

A) two
B) three
C) four

Question 11

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) People who are thinking about getting a pet should carefully consider the kind of care that animal will require. (2) Pets can be classified into three categories according to how labor-intensive they are. (3) The first category includes very labor-intensive pets. (4) These animals require the most time, energy, and money because they need constant, daily care. (5) Horses kept in a barn are probably the best example, for they need to be fed, exercised, and groomed on a daily basis. (6) Dogs, which need to be fed and walked at least once a day, are another good example of a high-maintenance pet. (7) The second category contains those pets that are only moderately labor-intensive, such as a cat or a hamster. (8) They need to be fed every day, but other maintenance is done on only a weekly or monthly basis. (9) For example, a cat's litter box or a hamster's cage needs only periodic cleaning. (10) The third and final category includes very low-maintenance pets. (11) Fish are the best example. (12) They need just a little sprinkling of food every day, and their tanks need cleaning only a few times a year.
On what basis does the writer classify pets?

A) personality
B) labor-intensiveness
C) size

Question 12

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources. (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras. (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available. (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources. (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. How many categories are there?

A) two
B) three
C) four

Question 13

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources. (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras. (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available. (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources. (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. On what basis does the writer classify energy sources?

A) amount of the supply
B) cost of use
C) intensity of power generated

Question 14

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) When it comes to cleanliness, homeowners seem to fall into one of three categories. (2) The first group includes the spotless perfectionists. (3) These people would be horrified if anyone walked into their home and found even one speck of dirt, so they are constantly cleaning. (4) Everything they own is always in its place and dust-free. (5) The second group of homeowners is the complete opposite. (6) They are the slobs. (7) Visit their houses, and you will see dirty clothes and empty cans and pizza boxes strewn about. (8) Every available surface will be covered with stuff that looks like it belongs somewhere else, and the floor will be in need of some serious mopping. (9) The third group falls somewhere in the middle between these two extremes. (10) They tend to keep clutter at bay, and they probably clean house about once a week. (11) You might see a fine layer of dust or a dirty dish or two, but otherwise, the house is relatively tidy.
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates classification?

A) Sentence 2
B) Sentence 8
C) Sentence 9

Question 15

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) According to researchers, babies can be classified according to their temperament, the general pattern of their emotional reactions to their environments. (2) In the first category are the "easy" babies, who account for about 40 percent of all babies. (3) They are usually in a positive mood, and they adapt well to new situations. (4) Another category contains the "difficult" babies, who make up about 10 percent of all infants. (5) They are often in a bad mood, and they exhibit signs of stress when placed in new situations. (6) The next group, the "slow-to-warm-up" babies, account for 15 percent of all infants. (7) They are moody, and they struggle to adapt to new experiences, but to a lesser degree than the "difficult" babies. (8) In the last group are the "mixed-pattern" babies, the 35 percent of infants who do not fall clearly into any of the other three groups because their moods and reactions are less predictable.
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates classification?

A) Sentence 4
B) Sentence 5
C) Sentence 8

Question 16

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) People who are thinking about getting a pet should carefully consider the kind of care that animal will require. (2) Pets can be classified into three categories according to how labor-intensive they are. (3) The first category includes very labor-intensive pets. (4) These animals require the most time, energy, and money because they need constant, daily care. (5) Horses kept in a barn are probably the best example, for they need to be fed, exercised, and groomed on a daily basis. (6) Dogs, which need to be fed and walked at least once a day, are another good example of a high-maintenance pet. (7) The second category contains those pets that are only moderately labor-intensive, such as a cat or a hamster. (8) They need to be fed every day, but other maintenance is done on only a weekly or monthly basis. (9) For example, a cat's litter box or a hamster's cage needs only periodic cleaning. (10) The third and final category includes very low-maintenance pets. (11) Fish are the best example. (12) They need just a little sprinkling of food every day, and their tanks need cleaning only a few times a year.
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates classification?

A) Sentence 3
B) Sentence 4
C) Sentence 10

Question 17

Instructions: Each of the following groups of things or persons has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong ⎯ it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Food
a. dessert
b. side dish
c. vegetarian
d. main course
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. amount of calories
b. preparation time
c. meal part

Question 18

Instructions: Each of the following groups of things or persons has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong ⎯ it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Women
a. blonde
b. brunette
c. shiny
d. redhead
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. skin type
b. hair color
c. eye color

Question 19

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) According to researchers, babies can be classified according to their temperament, the general pattern of their emotional reactions to their environments. (2) In the first category are the "easy" babies, who account for about 40 percent of all babies. (3) They are usually in a positive mood, and they adapt well to new situations. (4) Another category contains the "difficult" babies, who make up about 10 percent of all infants. (5) They are often in a bad mood, and they exhibit signs of stress when placed in new situations. (6) The next group, the "slow-to-warm-up" babies, account for 15 percent of all infants. (7) They are moody, and they struggle to adapt to new experiences, but to a lesser degree than the "difficult" babies. (8) In the last group are the "mixed-pattern" babies, the 35 percent of infants who do not fall clearly into any of the other three groups because their moods and reactions are less predictable.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3

Question 20

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources. (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras. (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available. (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources. (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates classification?

A) Sentence 2
B) Sentence 5
C) Sentence 6

Question 21

Instructions: Each group below has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, for each group, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Plants
a. full sunlight
b. shade
c. sandy soil
d. moderate light
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. type of soil needed
b. light requirements
c. size

Question 22

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Houseguests can be classified according to their level of self-sufficiency as independent, semi-dependent, or completely dependent. (2) Independent guests make an effort to fit their routines to yours; they make their own beds, cook breakfast if they get up early, and know how to entertain themselves if you have other things to do. (3) These usually are the guests you want to invite back. (4) Semi-dependent guests demand more of your attention and companionship; they may want to be driven around town or may urge you to play pool with them even though you hate pool or have a term paper due. (5) Still, the guests in this category may have charming qualities that make their visit worthwhile. (6) Most infuriating are the helplessly dependent guests, who enter your house as if it were a hospital or spa, expecting to be taken care of. (7) My friend George, for example, sprawls on a chair, his feet on my coffee table, complaining about his love life while I cook dinner and set the table. (8) After two days of waiting on George while I try to solve his problems, I'm exhausted. (9) As these categories show, houseguests are a mixed blessing ⎯ some more mixed than others.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3

Question 23

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player's breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string.
On what basis does the writer classify musical instruments?

A) their size
B) how they produce sounds
C) how difficult they are to play

Question 24

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Houseguests can be classified according to their level of self-sufficiency as independent, semi-dependent, or completely dependent. (2) Independent guests make an effort to fit their routines to yours; they make their own beds, cook breakfast if they get up early, and know how to entertain themselves if you have other things to do. (3) These usually are the guests you want to invite back. (4) Semi-dependent guests demand more of your attention and companionship; they may want to be driven around town or may urge you to play pool with them even though you hate pool or have a term paper due. (5) Still, the guests in this category may have charming qualities that make their visit worthwhile. (6) Most infuriating are the helplessly dependent guests, who enter your house as if it were a hospital or spa, expecting to be taken care of. (7) My friend George, for example, sprawls on a chair, his feet on my coffee table, complaining about his love life while I cook dinner and set the table. (8) After two days of waiting on George while I try to solve his problems, I'm exhausted. (9) As these categories show, houseguests are a mixed blessing ⎯ some more mixed than others.
On what basis does the writer classify houseguests?

A) level of self-sufficiency
B) length of stay
C) reason for visit

Question 25

Instructions: Each of the following groups of things has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, select the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Apartments
a. two-bedroom
b. three-bedroom
c. penthouse
d. studio apartment
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. location in the building
b. number of bedrooms
c. cost of rent

Question 26

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player's breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string.
How many categories are there?

A) three
B) four
C) five

Question 27

Instructions: Each group below has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, for each group, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Beds
a. double
b. twin
c. water
d. king
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. size
b. firmness
c. price

Question 28

Instructions: Each of the following groups of things has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, select the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group.
Part A: Clothes
a. church, mosque, or synagogue attire
b. evening wear
c. office attire
d. designer clothing
Part B: Basis of classification:
a. level of formality
b. price
c. color of fabric

Question 29

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Houseguests can be classified according to their level of self-sufficiency as independent, semi-dependent, or completely dependent. (2) Independent guests make an effort to fit their routines to yours; they make their own beds, cook breakfast if they get up early, and know how to entertain themselves if you have other things to do. (3) These usually are the guests you want to invite back. (4) Semi-dependent guests demand more of your attention and companionship; they may want to be driven around town or may urge you to play pool with them even though you hate pool or have a term paper due. (5) Still, the guests in this category may have charming qualities that make their visit worthwhile. (6) Most infuriating are the helplessly dependent guests, who enter your house as if it were a hospital or spa, expecting to be taken care of. (7) My friend George, for example, sprawls on a chair, his feet on my coffee table, complaining about his love life while I cook dinner and set the table. (8) After two days of waiting on George while I try to solve his problems, I'm exhausted. (9) As these categories show, houseguests are a mixed blessing ⎯ some more mixed than others.
How many categories are there?

A) two
B) three
C) four

Question 30

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player's breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string.
Which of the following is not a transitional expression indicating classification?

A) obvious examples
B) the second category
C) the third category

Question 31

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player's breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string.
Select the answer that correctly lists the categories.

A) musical instruments, stringed instruments, and wind instruments
B) traditional instruments, musical instruments, and stringed instruments
C) stringed instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments