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Difficulty: MediumTone Consistency

In 2005, researchers successfully germinated a 2,000-year-old Judean date palm seed recovered from the ancient fortress of Masada. This remarkable botanical achievement has provided scientists with a rare window into the agricultural practices of antiquity. By cultivating this ancient specimen, researchers have embarked on a quest to analyze its genetic profile and gather heaps of data regarding its distinct physiological traits.

Which choice best maintains the tone established in the passage?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. B
    garner a superabundance of empirical documentation concerning
  3. collect detailed data onAnswer
  4. D
    accumulate extensive data of

Answer

The correct choice is 'collect detailed data on' because it matches the academic tone of the passage and uses correct idiomatic phrasing.
The option 'collect detailed data on' is correct because it maintains the professional, objective tone established by phrases like 'remarkable botanical achievement' and 'agricultural practices of antiquity.' It is clear, concise, and uses the correct idiomatic preposition 'on' to describe the type of information being collected.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the established tone of the surrounding passage by identifying key stylistic markers.
The passage uses formal and academic language, such as 'remarkable botanical achievement' and 'agricultural practices of antiquity,' which establishes an objective, scholarly tone.
Understanding the passage's overall tone register is necessary to determine which option is stylistically consistent.
2
Evaluate the underlined phrase and the alternative options to eliminate choices that are too informal or overly pretentious.
The original phrase 'gather heaps of data regarding' is too casual, while the option 'garner a superabundance of empirical documentation concerning' is excessively wordy and pompous. Both are eliminated.
ACT English requires tone consistency, which avoids both conversational slang and inflated, pretentious language.
3
Check the remaining options for idiomatic correctness and grammatical precision.
The option 'accumulate extensive data of' uses the incorrect preposition 'of' with 'data'. The option 'collect detailed data on' uses the correct preposition 'on' and maintains the appropriate academic tone.
The correct choice must not only match the established tone but also be grammatically and idiomatically correct.

Key Concept

Tone consistency in ACT English requires matching the style and register of the surrounding passage, avoiding expressions that are either too casual or excessively formal, while also maintaining idiomatic accuracy.
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