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Description:DIRECTIONS: In the passages that follow, certain words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard written English, or is worded most consistently with the style and tone of the passage as a whole. If you think the original version is best, choose "NO CHANGE." I Am Iron Man

[1] The term "Iron Man" has many connotations, including references to a song, a comic book icon, even a movie. [2] Yet only one definition of the term truly lives up to its name: the Ironman Triathlon held annually in Hawaii¹ a picturesque setting for a challenging race. [3] This grueling race demands amazing physical prowess and the ability to swim, bike, and run a marathon, all in less than 12 hours with no break. [4] Very few individuals are up to the task.

Otherwise,³ Gordon Haller is a notable exception. Growing up in the 1950s, Haller developed an interest in many sports categorized as endurance athletics, and welcomed their⁴ grueling physical demands. As he pursued a degree in physics he drove a taxi to pay the bills, but competitive training proved⁵ his passion. So when he heard about the race in 1978, the first year it was held, he immediately signed up.

The race somewhat⁶ originated in an amusing way. The members of two popular sports clubs, the Mid-Pacific Road Runners of Honolulu, and the Waikiki Swim Club⁷ of Oahu, had a long-standing and good-natured debate going over who made better athletes: runners

Otherwise, Gordon Haller is a notable exception. Growing up in the 1950s, Haller developed an interest in many sports categorized as endurance athletics, and welcomed their grueling physical demands.

(A) NO CHANGE

(B) As a result,

(D) However,

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After his father died in 1759, Banneker took over the responsibility of the farm and the care of his mother and younger sisters. In addition, he pursued scientific studies and taught himself to play the flute and violin.

（A）NO CHANGE （B） sisters. Therefore, （C） sisters, in addition, （D） sisters, therefore,

Correct Answer: A

My pen habit, like most habits, is not without it's negative consequences.

（A）NO CHANGE （B） there （C） their （D） its

Correct Answer: D

Instead, they kept the cart by the front door, ready for when they needed to haul laundry down the long basement orridor to the washing machines even to carry flour, chocolate, and walnuts to my grandmother's Popham avenue apartment, where my sister preferred to bake.

（A）NO CHANGE （B） or （C） as if （D） OMIT the UBderlined portion.

Correct Answer: D

Otherwise, Gordon Haller is a notable exception. Growing up in the 1950s, Haller developed an interest in many sports categorized as endurance athletics, and welcomed their grueling physical demands.

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