Question

unit 2 english 9 sat

1. read the sentence and answer the question

\it was alexandra who read the papers and followed the markets, and who learned by the mistakes of their neighbors.\
as used in the sentence above, \followed\ most nearly means
a. came after
b. imitated closely
c. kept under guard
d. stayed informed about

1. read the paragraph and answer the question.

\akira came directly, breaking all tradition. was that it? had he followed form—had he asked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go - between—would chie have been more receptive?\
as used in the paragraph above, \form\ most nearly means
a. appearance
b. custom
c. structure
d. nature

1. this excerpt is adapted from the folded leaf. ©1959 by william maxwell.

time is probably no unkinder to sporting characters than it is to other people, but physical decay unsustain by respectability is somehow more noticeable. mr. peters’ hair was turning gray and his scalp showed through on top. he had lost weight also; he no longer filled out his clothes the way he used to. his color was poor, and the flower had disappeared from his buttonhole. in its place was an american legion button.
the primary impression created by the narrator’s description of mr. peters is that he is:
a. healthy and fit
b. angry and menacing
c. nervous and hesitant
d. aging and shriveled

Explanation:

Question 4

To determine the meaning of "followed" in the context of "followed the markets", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "came after" implies a physical following, which doesn't fit with "markets".
• Option B: "imitated closely" doesn't make sense for markets.
• Option C: "kept under guard" is irrelevant to markets.
• Option D: "stayed informed about" fits as people "follow" markets to stay updated on their trends.

In the context of "followed form" and the mention of tradition (asking mother to speak to father, using a go - between), we analyze the options:

• Option A: "appearance" doesn't relate to the traditional process described.
• Option B: "custom" fits as "form" here refers to the traditional custom of how to approach a marriage - related matter.
• Option C: "structure" is not relevant to the traditional practice.
• Option D: "nature" doesn't fit the context of a traditional practice.

We analyze the description of Mr. Peters:

• His hair is turning gray and scalp shows, he lost weight, color is poor, and the flower (a sign of perhaps a more vibrant past) is replaced by an American Legion button.
• Option A: He is not described as healthy and fit.
• Option B: There is no indication of him being angry and menacing.
• Option C: Nervous and hesitant are not traits shown in the description.
• Option D: "aging and shriveled" fits as the description points to signs of aging (gray hair, weight loss) and a shrunken appearance (no longer filling out clothes).

Answer:

D. stayed informed about

Question 5