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being that there are one-and two-dimensional bar codes using numeric and alphanumeric symbologies. Bar codes are used not only for a pack of gum or an airline ticket, but also for research. In one study.for instance, tiny bar codes were placed on bees tracking their activities. Shaping the way we gather, track and share information, we have almost certainly exceeded even Woodland and Silver's expectations. Questions 14 and 15 ask about the preceding passage as a whole. 14. For the sake of the e logic and coherence of the essay, E G H. after Para J. after Paragraph 5 10. Which of the following true statements. if added here, F. In the 1940 Woodland and Siler Technology in H. Bar code equipment has been available for retail use 11. A. NO CHANGE D. DELETE the underlined portion. 12. F. NO CHANGE G. had been placed on bees trying to track H. placed on bees, which would track J. were placed on bees to track 13. A. NO CHANGE B. exceeding Woodland and Silver's ex pectation is about bar codes has almost certainly been done. C. bar codes have almost certainly xeee ded e ven Woodland and Silver's expectation 5. almost certain that we have e xceed ed ev en Woodland and Silver's expectations. 15. Suppose the writer's primary purpose had been to describe how a specific technological advancen ent changed business practices. Would this essay accom- plish that purpose? A. Yes, because it offers an overview of current bar code technology and indicates the variety of ways in which bar codes are used by specific businesses. B. Yes, because it explains how bar codes and scan- ners made it easier for stores to keep track of their inventories. C. No, because it focuses primarily on the develop- ment of bar codes and only briefly mentions how businesses have implemented the use of bar codes. D.No, because it focuses on why businesses needed new technology but does not explain how bar codes were able to serve that need.
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To answer these questions, we need to consider the context provided by the passage and the logical flow of ideas.10. The question asks which statement would most effectively lead into the new subject of the paragraph. The new subject seems to be about the advancements and applications of bar codes. Therefore, the statement that directly relates to the advancement of bar codes would be the best choice.F. This statement provides background information about the inventors but does not lead into advancements or applications.G. This statement gives a historical patent date but does not lead into advancements or applications.H. This statement talks about the availability of bar code equipment for retail use, which is somewhat related to advancements but is not directly leading into the new subject.J. This statement directly addresses the advancement of bar codes, which is the new subject of the paragraph.Answer: J. Bar codes themselves have advanced as well.11. The question asks us to choose the best option to complete the sentence. The sentence needs to convey that bar codes are used for various purposes, including research.A. "being that" is not grammatically correct in this context.B. "there are" is grammatically correct and fits the context.C. "where" does not fit grammatically or contextually.D. Deleting the underlined portion would make the sentence incomplete.Answer: B. there are12. The question asks for the best way to phrase the placement of bar codes on bees.F. "had been placed on bees trying to track" is awkward and does not clearly convey the purpose of the bar codes.G. "placed on bees, which would track" is grammatically correct but slightly awkward.H. "were placed on bees to track" is clear, concise, and directly states the purpose of the bar codes on bees.Answer: H. placed on bees, which would track13. The question asks which option best completes the sentence about exceeding expectations.A. The original sentence is grammatically correct and clear.B. This option is passive and wordy.C. This option changes the meaning slightly and is less direct.D. This option is also correct but is more wordy than the original.Answer: A. NO CHANGE14. This question asks where Paragraph 3 should be placed for the sake of logic and coherence.F. If it is logical where it is, there is no need to move it.G. Before Paragraph 1 would not make sense as it would disrupt the introduction.H. After Paragraph 1 might not be logical if Paragraph 1 does not set up the context for Paragraph 3.J. After Paragraph 5 is not possible as we do not have information about Paragraph 5.Without the full context of the essay, it's difficult to determine the best placement for Paragraph 3. However, since we do not have information that suggests a different placement would be more logical, we should assume that it is logical where it is.Answer: F. where it is now.15. This question asks if the essay accomplishes the purpose of describing how a specific technological advancement changed business practices.A. This option suggests the essay provides an overview and indicates a variety of uses, which could imply a change in business practices.B. This option is more specific about how bar codes changed inventory tracking in stores.C. This option suggests the essay focuses on the development of bar codes rather than their impact on business practices.D. This option suggests the essay does not explain how bar codes served the needs of businesses.Without the full essay, it's difficult to determine the primary focus. However, based on the options provided, if the essay does indeed provide an overview of current bar code technology and indicates the variety of ways in which bar codes are used by specific businesses, it would likely accomplish the purpose of describing how the technological advancement of bar codes changed business practices.Answer: A. Yes, because it offers an overview of current bar code technology and indicates the variety of ways in which bar codes are used by specific businesses.