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369. Which of the following parts of the passage is a nonstandard sentence? a. Part 1

b. Part 3

c. Part 4

d. Part 6

370. Which of the following changes is needed in the passage? a. Part 1: Change combines to combine.

b. Part 2: Change snow-covered to snow covered.

c. Part 5: Change agree to agreed.

d. Part 6: Change himself to themselves.

Answer questions 371 and 372 on the basis of the following passage. 1 An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and inter- acting with one another and with their physical environment. 2 Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients that sup- port the organisms living there. 3 These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria. 4 Ecosystems also can be thought of as the interactions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. 5 People are part of the ecosys- tems where they live and work. 6 Envi- ronmental Groups are forming in many communities. 7 Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for hous- ing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. 8 An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to pro- tect and enhance economic and social well- being while protecting local ecosystems. 371. Which of the following numbered parts is least relevant to the main idea of the paragraph? a. Part 1

b. Part 6

c. Part 7

d. Part 8

372. Which of the following changes is needed in the passage? a. Part 5: Place a comma after live.

b. Part 2: Remove the comma after water.

c. Part 6: Use a lowercase g for the word Group.

d. Part 8: Change involves to involved. Answer questions 373–374 on the basis of the following passage. 1 There are two types of diabetes, insulin- dependent and non-insulin-dependent. 2 Between 90 and 95 of the estimated 13 to 14 million people in the United States with diabetes have non-insulin-dependent, or Type II, diabetes. 3 Because this form of diabetes usually begins in adults over the age of 40 and is most common after the age of 55, it used to be called adult-onset diabetes. 4 ________ its symptoms often develop gradually and are hard to identify at first, nearly half of all people with dia- betes do not know they have it. 5 ________, someone who has developed Type II diabetes may feel more tired or ill without knowing why. 6 This can be par- ticularly dangerous because untreated dia- betes can cause damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. 7 While the causes, short-term effects, and treat- ments of the two types of diabetes differ, both types can cause the same long-term health problems. – PA R A G R A P H D E V E L O P M E N T – 6 9