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Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. 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:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. 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:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. 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:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Mythology of the Chinese ZodiacEveryday, one takes for granted the ease of findingout what date it is. This is simplified to such a greatdegree by following the Gregorian calendar, based onthe solar cycle, which keeps track of 365.25 days(5) each year. This has not always been the case, however. In ancient China, the calendar was based on thelunar cycle, and consisted of a repeating twelve-yearsequence, each named for a different animal.The origin of the twelve animals is mythological,(10) with the story being passed down from generation togeneration. A common telling of the tale recounts acelebration to honor the Jade Emperor; all of the ani-mals were expected to pay tribute to him on the nightof the New Year and the first twelve to arrive would(15) receive a great distinction.In order to reach the Emperor’s Palace, the ani-mals were required to cross a fast-moving river. Thecunning rat arrived first, climbed atop the ox, who wasa much stronger swimmer than the rat, and jumped off(20) of the ox right before reaching shore, so as to win therace. The ox received second place, followed shortlythereafter by the tiger - the strength of both animalsallowed them to finish quickly. The rabbit followed,with his agility, by jumping from stone to stone across(25) the river. Next came the mighty and majestic dragon,who flew across the river. When asked why he wasnot first, he replied that he needed to make rain forthe people of Earth and was thus delayed. His kind-ness earned him the fifth place in the cycle. During the(30) dragon’s explanation there was a galloping sound, sig-naling the arrival of the horse. Suddenly, hidden coiledaround the leg of the horse, appeared the snake - nearlyas cunning as the rat - who darted in front of the horsetaking sixth place. The horse settled for seventh, just(35) as a raft reached the shore with three more animals.The sheep (eighth), the monkey (ninth), and the rooster(tenth) had worked together to build a raft and traversethe river using their combined efforts. For this showof teamwork they were rewarded in the order that they(40) stepped off of the raft. Next to arrive was the dog, whowas met with questioning looks. Supposedly the bestswimmer, the dog’s lateness was due to his taking abath in the refreshing waters of the river. His vanitynearly cost him the race. Lastly was the lazy pig, who(45) stopped on the other side of the river for a feast beforea attempted to cross, and was so weighed down by itsmeal that it arrived only moments before the Emperordeclared the race to be finished.Missing from this list of animals is the cat. Sadly,(50) he was a victim of the rat’s cunning; the day before therace the rat informed the cat that he would awaken himprior to the race, so as to allow the cat to rest and saveits strength for the race. The day of the race arrived,and the cat continued to sleep while the rat took his(55) spot atop the ox. When the cat awoke, the race wasfinished, and it has hated the rat for what it did eversince.Beyond the twelve-year distinctions that the ani-mals of the Zodiac lend to the calendar, there is an(60) additional ten-year overlay of five elements: water,wood, fire, metal, and earth. Each of these elementsoccurs two years in a row, in balance with the Yang andYin, the governing forces of all things. Even numberedyears are considered Yang, and odd numbered years(65) are considered Yin. When all factors are combined, asixty-year repeating calendar results, the current cycleof which began in 1984.Despite its complexity, the Calendar is followedto a certain degree, and the Chinese New Year is(70) celebrated by many. Primary among the great astrolog-ical purposes to the Zodiac is the common belief thatthe animal that governs the time of a person’s birth willinfluence that person’s personality for life. Whether ornot that is true is a matter of debate that is sure to(75) continue for many years to come.Q.According to the passage, all of the following are true regarding the animals that reached the Emperor’s Palace EXCEPT:a)the rabbit was very nimble in crossing the river and made it across quite easily.b)the tiger’s vigor allowed him to swim across the river effortlessly.c)the snake wound himself around the dragon’s leg to reach the end of the race.d)the pig narrowly reached the end of the race to the Emperor’s Palace.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.