SAT Reading Passages

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As used in line 2, “tracked” most nearly means

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followed

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When any one of these changes 2 occur, it is likely the result of careful analysis conducted by transportation planners. Choose the correct grammatical structure for the underlined portion.

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occurs, it is

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The work of transportation planners generally includes evaluating current transportation needs, assessing the effectiveness of existing facilities, and improving those facilities or they design new ones. Choose the correct grammatical structure for the underlined portion.

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designing

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Most transportation planners work in or near cities, 4 but some are employed in rural areas. Say, for example, a large factory is built on the outskirts of a small town. Traffic to and from that location would increase at the beginning and end of work shifts. Choose the correct grammatical structure for the underlined portion.

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no change

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Say, for example, a large factory is built on the outskirts of a small town. Traffic to and from that location would increase at the beginning and end of work shifts. The transportation planner’s job, might involve conducting a traffic count to determine the daily number of vehicles traveling on the road to the new factory. Choose the correct grammatical structure for the underlined portion.

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No change

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If analysis of the traffic count indicates that there is more traffic than the 6 current road as it is designed at this time can efficiently accommodate, the transportation planner might recommend widening the road to add another lane. Choose the correct grammatical structure for the underlined portion.

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current design of the road

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Transportation planners work closely with a number of community stakeholders, such as government officials and other interested organizations and individuals. 7 Next, representatives from the local public health department might provide input in designing a network of trails and sidewalks to encourage people to walk more. Choose the correct grammatical structure for the underlined portion.

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For instance,

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Should the underlined sentence about walking benefits be kept or deleted?

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Deleted, because it blurs the paragraph’s focus on the community stakeholders with whom transportation planners work.

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People who pursue careers in transportation planning have a wide variety of educational backgrounds. A two-year degree in transportation technology may be sufficient for some entry-level jobs in the field. Choose the correct grammatical structure for the underlined portion.

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NO CHANGE

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Most jobs, however, require at least a bachelor’s degree; majors of transportation planners are 10 varied, including fields such as urban studies, civil engineering, geography, or transportation and logistics management. For many positions in the field, a master’s degree is required.

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NO CHANGE