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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. The flag of the United Kingdom features the symbols of England, Scotland, and

Northern Ireland.

(1) The symbols of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are all included in the flag
of the United Kingdom.

(2) The flag of the United Kingdom has replaced the flags of England, Scotland, and
Northern Ireland.

(3) The flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are similar to the flag of the
United Kingdom.

(4) The symbol of the United Kingdom appears in the flags of England, Scotland, and
Northern Ireland.

10. Nearly all Americans experience a steady rise in blood pressure with age.

(1) Among Americans, the most common factor affecting blood pressure is age.
(2) The blood pressure of most Americans gets consistently higher as they grow older.
(3) There has been a steady rise in the number of Americans suffering from high blood

pressure.
(4) Nearly all Americans, regardless of age, are aware of the problems caused by high

blood pressure.

11. Accounts of William Shakespeare's life offer much conjecture but little hard evidence.

(1) Many biographies of Shakespeare have been written, but few are reliable.
(2) Shakespeare's own account of his life is the only hard evidence about him that is

available.
(3) Most biographies of Shakespeare are more speculation than fact.
(4) Because so little is known about Shakespeare, accounts of his life are often

inaccurate.

12. Robert Sidney, first earl of Leicester, continually found his attempts at political

advancement thwarted by powerful foes.

(1) Sidney's influential enemies repeatedly blocked his efforts to attain higher political
positions.

(2) Sidney continually attempted to defeat his powerful rivals but never succeeded.
(3) Sidney failed in politics because he badly underestimated the opposition.
(4) Sidney's foes were angered by his continual attempts at political advancement.

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