26. The phrase “carried on” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) conducted
(B) supervised
(C) moved about
(D) improved

22. The author uses the expression “rightly so” in line 2 in order to (A) introduce an opinion that differs from that of W. R. Dalzell (B) provide examples of architecture that are indispensable show agreement with the way W. R. Dalzell has described architecture (D) indicate that architectural design must reflect artistic qualities

23. The word "strikingly" in line 4 is closest in meaning to (A) aggressively (B) specifically (C) noticeably (D)occasionally

24. According to the passage, which of the following motivated the “new forms of architecture” mentioned in line 5 ? (A) The increased wealth of citizens (B) The Industrial Revolution (C) Competitive international trade (D) Changing ideas about artistic merit

25. It can be inferred that the demand for “large, well-lighted interiors” mentioned in line 10 resulted in the construction of (A) offices (B) factories (C) warehouses (D) department stores

27. The word "necessitated" in line 13 is closest in meaning to (A) identified (B) replaced (C) required (D) supplied

28. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT (A) considerable societal changes (B) office buildings larger than any ever built before (C) storage and marketing of industrial products (D) a decrease in leisure activities

29. The word "them" in line 16 refers to (A) items (B) pressures (C) populations (D) centers

30. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the effect of the Industrial Revolution on transportation systems? (A) Traditional methods of transportation were adequate for workers to get to their jobs. (B) Faster, more efficient methods of transportation were required for the production and distribution of goods. (C) Manufacturers could not produce sufficiently large quantities of goods to support the costs of railroad transportation. (D) Only the most essential products required new, mechanized methods of transportation.

31. The word “Hence” in line 19 is closest in meaning to (A) moreover (B) nevertheless (C) in contrast (D) for these reasons

32. The word "sweep" in line 1 could best be replaced by which of the following? (A) brush (B) extend (C) clear (D) hurry