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Restatements (Questions 9-12)

This part consists of several sentences, each followed by four possible ways of restating the
main idea of that sentence in different words. For each question, choose the one restatement
which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

9. No invention eased the burden of housework more than Alva Fisher's electric washing

machine of 1907.

(1) The electric washing machine developed by Alva Fisher in 1907 did more to lighten
the household workload than any other invention.

(2) The electric washing machine, invented in 1907 by Alva Fisher, was the first of
many inventions designed to make housework easier.

(3) No household invention of Alva Fisher's was more helpful than his electric washing
machine, introduced in 1907.

(4) In order to ease the burden of housework, in 1907 Alva Fisher invented the electric
washing machine.

10. The United States is the largest producer of oranges in the world.

(1) The United States is the largest country in the world that grows oranges.
(2) More oranges are sold in the United States than in any other country.
(3) The oranges produced in the United States are the largest in the world.
(4) No other country grows as many oranges as the United States.

11. Individuals with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, have a characteristic facial

appearance and unusually acute hearing.

(1) An exceptionally keen sense of hearing and distinctive facial features are typical of
people who have Williams syndrome.

(2) Most people with Williams syndrome, an uncommon genetic condition, suffer from
hearing problems.

(3) The facial appearance typical of people with Williams syndrome is also
characteristic of several other genetic disorders.

(4) Williams syndrome affects different people in different ways, sometimes causing
hearing difficulties or changes in facial structure.

12. Commercial flowers are bred for size, color, and longevity, at the expense of scent.

(1) Flowers intended for sale are raised to be large, colorful, and long-lasting, but are
not very fragrant.

(2) Size, color, long life, and scent are the qualities that flower breeders value most.
(3) The most expensive commercial flowers are large and colorful and have a long-

lasting fragrance.
(4) Commercial flower growers have made it possible to buy inexpensive flowers that

have good size, color, longevity, and scent.

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