ETS Reading Test 1 Passage 3

The word ‘accumulate’ in the passage is closest in meaning to

According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true about petroleum formation?

In paragraphs 1 and 2, the author’s primary purpose is to

Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 2?

Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

The word ‘adjacent’ in the passage is closest in meaning to

Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 3 about gushers?

Which of the following strategies for oil exploration is described in paragraph 4?

What does the development of the Alaskan oil field mentioned in paragraph 4 demonstrate?

The word ‘sloping’ in the passage is closest in meaning to

According to paragraph 5, the decision to drill for oil depends on all of the following factors EXCEPT

The word ‘foul’ in the passage is closest in meaning to

In paragraph 6, the author’s primary purpose is to

Look at the four squares that indicate where the following sentence can be
added to the passage.

Unless something acts to halt this migration, these natural resources will eventually reach the surface.

Where would the sentence best fit?

Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below.

Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.

Click on 3 answer choices below.
‘Petroleum’ is a broad term that includes both crude oil and natural gas.