<p>Here is the paragraph that contains the line reference.</p>
<p>In the final analysis, the cheetah's long-term future very likely rests not on genetic research, but on old-fashioned remedies like preserving its remaining habitat and enlisting the help of those who live alongside it. In Namibia, where the cheetah does not have to compete with many other carnivores, as it does elsewhere in Africa, the feline fares reasonably well, and its biggest problem is ranchers who shoot it in the belief that the cat threatens their livestock. Biologists in Namibia are seeking to convince the cattle owners that cheetahs in fact kill very few livestock animals, and to establish a compensatory program should a calf occasionally be lost. With its sizable free-ranging population now confined to Namibia, the cheetah is being pitched as a uniquely Namibian cat and thus a source of national pride. More than an ideal genetic profile, the cheetah needs a bit of panting room and all the public relations its noble bearing can buy.</p>
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<li>The word "pitched" (line 77) reinforces the information that</li>
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<p>a) geneticists have discarded their previous notions about cheetahs
b) scientists are joining forces to enhance the genetic makeup of cheetahs
c) biologists are trying to influence people's perceptions about cheetahs
d) cattle owners have adapted to living alongside cheetahs
e) cheetah populations have firmly established themselves in Namibia</p>
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<li>In line 80, "bearing" most nearly means</li>
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<p>a) relationship or interconnection
b) the power of producing offspring
c) something that supports weight
d) demeanor or presence
e) awareness of a solution</p>
<p>For 18, I’d choose C. The preceding sentence is about how biologists are trying to influence the beliefs of cattle owners - there is a sort of a PR campaign. The word “pitched” often is used in connection with advertising. Hence, C makes the most sense.</p>
<p>For 18, I’d choose D. The others just don’t make sense.</p>
<p>I’m going for C and D as well. For 18, they aren’t being “pitched” because their population has become sufficient, it’s because society as a whole learned to accept them (thanks to such scientists).</p>
<p>I didn’t read any of the other responses until I had answered, so as to not be swayed. It is clearly C and D.</p>
<p>For the record, I got every question right on CR when I last took the SAT, and I agree with Got2BeGreen’s assessment. The context is clear, I would be surprised if these were “hard” questions.</p>
<p>C and D are right. For 18 though, when should I only concentrate on the sentence that contains the line reference and when should I refer back to the previous sentence (like this one)? If I only read the sentence containing the line reference, I would think that the answer was E for 18.</p>
If you know that definition of “pitched” (as in making a pitch or Pitch Men), you should be able to tell from the context of that one sentence that it’s C. If you’re pitching something to someone else, either you’re throwing a ball at them or you’re trying to change their perception of something, usually to get them to accept (or buy) it.</p>
<p>E is a factual statement, according to the passage. However, the question does not ask which statement is factional, it asks which is suggested by “pitched.”</p>
<p>One of the definitions for “pitch” is “to attempt to sell or win approval for; promote; advertise.” It is clear that not only is C a factual statement, but it is what is meant by “pitched.”</p>
<p>BillyMc, you seem like an expert. Did you get an 800 in CR starting at a low score or were you a natural? When doing line references should you ONLY stay within the sentence that contains the line reference?</p>
In November 2009, I received a 740 in CR (4 incorrect, 0 omitted). In November 2010, I received an 800 (0 incorrect, 0 omitted). It’s my best subject on the SAT, but it does require a lot of thought.</p>
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When asked about vocabulary on a certain line, I find this approach best: </p>
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<li>Think of all possible definitions in your head for a moment.</li>
<li>Eliminate all answer choices with no connection to any definition.</li>
<li>Briefly read the line.</li>
<li>Determine which definition is best.</li>
<li>The answer should be clear. If it is not, reexamine possible definitions you missed and answers you eliminated in step 2.</li>
<li>If you are still undecided, read the sentence before to the sentence after to clear context up.</li>
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<p>^ I don’t think he’s asking just about vocabulary-in-context questions but also questions that refer to specific lines of the particular passage in general on the SAT CR.</p>