Choice C is the best answer. The preposition “as” means “functioning
in the same way” or “in the capacity of.” The plural noun “record
keepers” agrees in number with the plural noun “court reporters.”
The sentence indicates that court reporters are functioning as record
keepers.
Choices A and D are incorrect because the singular “record keeper”
can’t be used to refer to plural “court reporters.” Additionally, in
choice D the infinitive verb phrase “to be” can’t be used in place
of a preposition. Choice B is incorrect because the word “each” is
unnecessary and makes the sentence confusing.
QUESTION 28
Choice C is the best answer. To make the paragraph most logical,
sentence 6 should be placed after sentence 3. Sentence 3 explains
that the words the recorder types are “instantaneously” available to a
judge to view on a computer screen. Sentence 6 explains, by using the
transition “however,” that even though words are available instantly,
recording technology continues to improve and therefore the need for
court reporters is decreasing.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because placing sentence 6 after any
other sentence would not be logical and would interrupt the flow of the
paragraph.
QUESTION 29
Choice B is the best answer. The dash most effectively combines the
two sentences. It correctly indicates that what follows is explanatory
information. In this case, the information after the dash could be
inferred from what has already been stated because the opposite of
making fewer mistakes is making more mistakes. The information after
the dash in this sentence makes the conclusion overt.
Choice A is incorrect because the word “such” indicates incorrectly
that an example of something will follow it. Choices C and D are
incorrect because they are wordy and not as succinct as using a dash.
QUESTION 30
