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Directions: In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.
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Why is it that we are so completely (1) obsessive with the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2) pay the money to do it. Natural redheads long (3) for to be brunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4) so teenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.
All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5) result of  my most recent hair adventure. As a mature woman watching the gray hairs (6) mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7) ago, to approach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8) was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.
1. The monthly highlighting went (9) well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.
2. I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”
3. (10) For the most part, I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.
4. The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)
5. Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12) she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.
Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13) and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.
Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.
The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)
Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:
  • a)
    where it is now.
  • b)
    before Sentence 1.
  • c)
    after Sentence 2.
  • d)
    before Sentence 4.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are und...
The best answer is D. Sentence 5 follows from the information in Sentence 3. Likewise, Sentence 4 relies on Sentence 5, and also creates a good transition into the next paragraph.
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Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for ACT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for ACT Exam by signing up for free.
Here you can find the meaning of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageHair-raising ProblemsWhy is it that we are so completely (1) obsessivewith the hair on our heads? Millions of dollars are spent each year on cutting hair, lengthening hair, bleaching hair, straightening hair, curling hair, highlighting hair, and even growing hair; whatever you can do to hair, someone is willing to (2)pay the moneyto do it. Natural redheads long (3)for to bebrunettes and dishwater blondes dream of shiny golden tresses. Both men and women cringe at the sight of each gray hair, (4)soteenagers enjoy weekly experiments with magenta dyes, spikes, and tangerine streaks.All of these thoughts cross my mind as I examine the (5)result of my most recent hair adventure. As a maturewoman watching the gray hairs (6)mixing in rapidly with my natural brunette tones, I decided over a year (7)ago, toapproach my stylist with the idea of highlights. Having seen many of my peers go this route, I figured that highlighting (8)was for to be the answer to my reluctance to look my age.1. The monthly highlighting went (9)well: excepting for those times when my hair turned out a little too subdued, making me look partially gray instead of brunette.2.I suffered through it remarkably well, saying to myself, “She’ll get it right the next time.”3. (10)For the most part,I’ve enjoyed my year of highlights, so much so that I bravely approached Donna, my stylist, two months ago and proclaimed that I was done with wimpy highlighting and ready to go blonde.4.The result was not quite what I expected, but I resolved to live with it! (11)5.Donna was surprised at my suggestion, but quickly began sharing my unbridled enthusiasm as (12)she gathers the appropriate chemicals and concoctions that would soon transform me.Three months later, I find myself seesawing between tears (13)and laughter as I attempt to cover up a patch of nearly bald scalp on the top of my head. For someone who has long been fanatical about the appearance of her hair, this absence of hair has proven to be quite a challenge to my ego and self-confidence. I’ve always enjoyed styling my hair, and suddenly, I have nothing to style.Each time I begin to experience a new pang of disgust and despair over this new hair anomaly, I once again ask myself why we are so obsessed with the hair on our heads.The answer always comes to me in a flash, in a simple two-word phrase: pure vanity. Soon after this realization, I cease my crying.(14)Q. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 5 should be placed:a)where it is now.b)before Sentence 1.c)after Sentence 2.d)before Sentence 4.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.
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