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Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Which sentence would best serve as the first sentence of the paragraph?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Should the author begin a new paragraph at point (6)?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (7).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
The writer wants to add the following sentence at point (8) in the passage.
The analysis measured the average of test scores for all elementary grades when classes were given daily homework versus having no homework assigned.
Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Which transition, if any, should the author insert at point (9) of the passage?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
The writer wants to improve the passage by editing the sentence after point (10). What should the writer do?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (2) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (3) has reported a drop in: depression and anxiety among students. According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (4) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (5) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Which sentence would best serve as the first sentence of the paragraph?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (2) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (3) has reported a drop in: depression and anxiety among students. According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (4) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (5) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (2) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (3) has reported a drop in: depression and anxiety among students. According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (4) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (5) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (2) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (3) has reported a drop in: depression and anxiety among students. According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (4) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (5) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (2) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (3) has reported a drop in: depression and anxiety among students. According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (4) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (5) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.
The writer wants to improve the passage by editing the sentence after point (5). What should the writer do?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
The writer is considering adding the sentence below at point (2) in the passage.
Only 5% claim that they read actual books, 7% hang out with friends, and only 3% do some sort of physical activity.
Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
Which title for Natalie Greenburg should the writer add at point (4) to improve the credibility of the passage?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
The pronoun “they” at point (5) is referring to:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
The writer wants to insert the quote below at point (6) in the passage.
“The feedback kids get from technology becomes the barometer for their self-worth, which could lead to depression.”
Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
Select the correct option for (7).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
Select the correct option for (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
Select the correct option for (9).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
(10)
The writer wants to include a brief statement at the end of the passage. Which choice would effectively conclude the passage
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (2) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (3) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. Cyber bullying is also a big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (4) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (5) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (2) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (3) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. Cyber bullying is also a big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (4) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (5) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (2) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (3) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. Cyber bullying is also a big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (4) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (5) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
The pronoun “they” at point (3) is referring to:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (2) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (3) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. Cyber bullying is also a big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (4) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (5) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (2) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.
Natalie Greenburg, from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (3) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. Cyber bullying is also a big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (4) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (5) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
The writer wants to add the information below at point (2) in the passage.
The average American consumes twenty-two pounds of candy a year, or an estimated 9 grams of candy per day.
Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
The writer is debating on separating the passage into two paragraphs at point (4). Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Which statement, if added at point (7) in the passage, would help support the previous sentence?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Select the correct option for (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Select the correct option for (9).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!
Select the correct option for (10).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (2) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to (3) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (4) peoples brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (5) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (6) moderation!
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (2) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to (3) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (4) peoples brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (5) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (6) moderation!
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (2) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to (3) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (4) peoples brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (5) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (6) moderation!
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (2) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to (3) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (4) peoples brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (5) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (6) moderation!
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (2) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to (3) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (4) peoples brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (5) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (6) moderation!
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (2) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to (3) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (4) peoples brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (5) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (6) moderation!
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Which option would best function as a topic sentence at the beginning of this passage to unite the information?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
The writer wants to add the following statistic at point (6) in the passage.
There are considered to be less than 80,000 wild koalas left, approximately 1% of what the population was before 1900.
Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Select the correct option for (7).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Select the correct option for (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
The writer wants to add the following statement at point (9) in the passage.
Several foundations have created awareness projects and look for sponsorship to help re-establish habitats for koalas.
Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)
Which sentence provides another supporting detail to address the topic of the passage?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
In the past ten (1) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (2) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (3) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. Concerned individuals have taken action by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (4) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (5)
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
In the past ten (1) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (2) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (3) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. Concerned individuals have taken action by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (4) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (5)
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
In the past ten (1) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (2) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (3) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. Concerned individuals have taken action by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (4) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (5)
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
In the past ten (1) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (2) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (3) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. Concerned individuals have taken action by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (4) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (5)
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
In the past ten (1) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (2) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (3) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. Concerned individuals have taken action by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (4) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (5)
Which sentence provides another supporting detail to address the topic of the passage?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
This sentence at point (1) is a:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
Select an alternative for the underlined word at point (2) without changing the sentence meaning..
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
The author wants to add the following sentence at point (5).
New York City sees an average of forty-five inches of precipitation annually.
Why should the author not make this addition?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
Based on the passage, what is the definition of a sump pump at point (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
Select the correct option for (7).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
Identify the part of speech at point (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
Select the best sentence to add at point (10) in the passage.
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility (3) problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (4) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. (5) What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the (6) sump pumps—out of the (7) equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (8) probably for good. (9) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface. (10)
The tone of this sentence at point (9) is clearly:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (3) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the sump pumps—out of the equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (4) probably for good. (5) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface.
This sentence at point (1) is a:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (3) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the sump pumps—out of the equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (4) probably for good. (5) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface.
Select an alternative for the underlined word at point (2) without changing the sentence meaning..
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (3) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the sump pumps—out of the equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (4) probably for good. (5) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface.
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (3) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the sump pumps—out of the equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (4) probably for good. (5) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface.
Identify the part of speech at point (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Every time I visit the bookstore, I find a new science fiction title about post-apocalyptic survivors taking (2) refuge in New York City’s subway tunnels. Some of these survival stories are fun to read, but they have a pesky plausibility problem: if society collapses, those subway tunnels won’t be there anymore—at least not for long. On a typical day in a functioning New York City, a crew of engineers (3) works around the clock to pump about 13 million gallons of water out of the subway system, and a major rain event pushes that number up fast. What happens if you take the engineers—and the electricity to work the sump pumps—out of the equation. The first big storm will flood those tunnels, (4) probably for good. (5) At that point, any survivors left underground will have to grow gills or head for the surface.
The tone of sentence (5) is clearly:
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(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Which of the following sentences would best function as a topic sentence to unite the information when placed at point (1) in the passage?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Identify the part of speech at point (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Identify the underlined portion of the sentence at point (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (7).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Which sentence provides another supporting detail to address the topic of the sentences above?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (2) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (3) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (4) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (5) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid (6) fairly: Male authors are given (7) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (8) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
What is the overall topic of the passage?
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Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (1) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (2) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (3) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (4) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid fairly? Male authors are given (5) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (6) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (1) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (2) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (3) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (4) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid fairly? Male authors are given (5) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (6) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (1) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (2) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (3) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (4) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid fairly? Male authors are given (5) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (6) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Identify the part of speech at point (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (1) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (2) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (3) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (4) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid fairly? Male authors are given (5) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (6) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Identify the underlined portion of the sentence at point (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (1) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (2) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (3) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (4) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid fairly? Male authors are given (5) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (6) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price (1) men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, (2) receiving speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers. (3) All drive sales.
Many female authors have spoken out about the wage gap, but most publishers deny that one exists. (4) When questioned, publishers are quick to justify a pay difference based on an author’s achievements. But then how can female authors ever expect to be paid fairly? Male authors are given (5) unnecessary advantages which feeds into a cycle of (6) kept men at the top of the industry. This is a major detail in the famous stories of female authors who published while using a male name.
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
Why is the sentence at point (1) not the topic sentence?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
Use the context clues to select the correct definition for the word “hit” at point (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
The writer is considering separating the passage into two separate paragraphs at point (5). Why should the writer not do this?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
The sentence at point (6):
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(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
The unique transition at point (7) best fits in this passage because:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
Select the correct option for (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
Select the correct option for (9).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. (5) One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. (6) She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. (7) To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (8) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever (9) invented!
Which sentence would best function as a supporting detail in this paragraph?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (5) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever invented!
Why is the sentence at point (1) not the topic sentence?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (5) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever invented!
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (5) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever invented!
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (5) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever invented!
Use the context clues to select the correct definition for the word “hit” at point (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Most people have had the pleasure of tasting a delicious chocolate chip cookie at some point in their lives. But what most folks do not know is that chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident. Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the popular Toll House Inn in (2) Whitman, massachusetts, prepared all the food for her guests. People (3) come from all over to stay at the Toll House Inn and eat her famous Chocolate Butter Drop Do cookies. These chocolate cookies were such a (4) hit that Ruth found herself baking them on a daily basis. One day, when she was preparing the recipe, she realized she had run out of baker’s chocolate. She decided to break up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate instead, expecting them to melt and disperse through the cookie dough. To her surprise, when she took the cookies out of the oven, the chocolate morsels retained (5) there shape as “chips” in the cookie, thereby making them the first batch of chocolate chip cookies ever baked. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were so popular that they ended up permanently replacing her chocolate butter drop do cookies. Thanks to this happy accident, people all over the world get to enjoy one of the best desserts ever invented!
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
At point (2), this ________ indicates a:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
The sentence at point (4) best indicates that Elaina:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
All of the following are acceptable alternatives for point (7) except:.
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
The sentence at point (8) is best considered a(n):
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (9).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. (2) On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (3) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. (4) It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (5) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. (6) For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (8) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (9) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem (10) crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (10).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (2) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (3) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (4) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (5) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (2) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (3) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a (7) remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (4) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (5) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (2) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (3) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (4) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (5) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (2) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (3) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (4) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (5) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
The sentence at point (4) is best considered a(n):
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) I don’t want to go she thought to herself.
As she slid the train car door open, she wasn’t sure if sitting alone for the next six hours was going to be for the better or for the worse. On one hand, she would have six hours to process everything that had happened in the past week.
Alone.
Every moment since the accident, people (2) has being coming up to her to offer their support. Teachers allowed her to complete her schoolwork in the library outside of the noise from her classmates. School officials worked to gather her personal files and have them transferred to her new school. Parents of her school peers offered her a place to stay, not because she was close with their children or particularly fond of them. It was probably to make themselves feel better more than anything else.
Family members, many who she had never met before, offered to be there for her whenever she needed. Elaina was lucky that her distant Aunt Susan and new husband helped take care of the arrangements. How Elaina would have managed everything (3) would have been beyond her capability as a fifteen-year-old. For it seemed that the outside world knew it because even stub puncher on the train gave her a remorseful look as he handed back her lone ticket. (4) She wasn’t upset by it. But now that Elaina had this time to finally sink into the cheap leather seat on the train, she realized that the only person who gave her a single peaceful moment was the first responder that merely sat with her before the news came out.
While even in that moment, as peaceful as it was in the (5) mist of the chaos, Elaina wasn’t alone. This was the other way of evaluating the train ride. Although she was going to live with her Aunt Susan, being alone for six hours was going to seem crucial to the empty feeling she would carry with her forever.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select an alternative at point (1) without changing the sentence or its meaning.
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (3).
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Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Identify the underlined portion of the sentence at point (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Based on the context clues at point (7), barren most nearly means:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
The author is considering adding the following sentence at point (9) in the passage.
“Millions of tourists visit the dam site every year, but it also poses as an environmental hazard to fish wildlife.”
Should the writer make this revision?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? (2) Approximatly thirty-five miles south of the city (3) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, (4) president Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of (5) the great depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (6) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (7) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the (8) dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. (9) Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (10) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (10).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? Approximately thirty-five miles south of the city (2) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, President Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of the Great Depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (3) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (4) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (5) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select an alternative at point (1) without changing the sentence or its meaning.
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Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? Approximately thirty-five miles south of the city (2) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, President Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of the Great Depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (3) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (4) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (5) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? Approximately thirty-five miles south of the city (2) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, President Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of the Great Depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (3) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (4) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (5) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Identify the underlined portion of the sentence at point (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? Approximately thirty-five miles south of the city (2) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, President Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of the Great Depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (3) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (4) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (5) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Based on the context clues at point (4), barren most nearly means:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Everyone knows that Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for entertainment and life. People from around the globe (1) flock to the flashy city to enjoy the world-renowned shows and sun-kissed resorts. But how does a city in the middle of a desert land survive? Approximately thirty-five miles south of the city (2) lied over six million tons of concrete constructed into a seven-hundred-foot structure called the Hoover Dam.
In 1931, President Herbert Hoover ordered for the construction of the dam that would later be named after him. People leapt at the opportunity for work following the hard-struck times of the Great Depression. Although many people suffered and died as a result of tough working conditions, the willingness to work was evident. (3) Five years after the president called for its construction, Hoover Dam opened.
Years later, the dam continues to bring proper irrigation and electricity to this part of a formerly (4) barren land. People can develop and inhabit the desert area, miles beyond the dam’s location. In addition to its immediate resourcefulness, the dam also brings additional tourism that directly impacts the local economy. Even though the dam poses a few environmental problems with its (5) water source the Colorado River. And other connected ecosystems, Hoover Dam has been approved to operate at least until 2067.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
At point (2), all of the following are acceptable alternatives to the word except:
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SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
At point (3), the use of this _______ indicates:
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SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
The sentence at point (4) requires:
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SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
Based on the context clues at point (7), stimulus most nearly means:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
The sentence at point (8) is best described as a(n):
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
Select the correct option for (9).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
SECTION 1:
According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. (1) Campains across the nation are calling for attention to (2) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
SECTION 2:
Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (3) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. (4) Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (5) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. (6) It can’t be different for children.
SECTION 3:
In addition to the physical (7) stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (8) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (9) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
What revision is most necessary for this passage?
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According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. Campaigns across the nation are calling for attention to (1) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
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Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (2) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (3) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. It can’t be different for children.
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In addition to the physical stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (4) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (5) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
At point (1), all of the following are acceptable alternatives to the word except:
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According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. Campaigns across the nation are calling for attention to (1) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
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Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (2) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (3) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. It can’t be different for children.
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In addition to the physical stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (4) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (5) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
At point (2), the use of this _______ indicates:
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According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. Campaigns across the nation are calling for attention to (1) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
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Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (2) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (3) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. It can’t be different for children.
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In addition to the physical stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (4) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (5) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
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According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. Campaigns across the nation are calling for attention to (1) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
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Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (2) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (3) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. It can’t be different for children.
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In addition to the physical stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (4) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (5) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
The sentence at point (4) is best described as a(n):
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According to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, obesity rates have more than tripled since the 80s’. Campaigns across the nation are calling for attention to (1) address the issue. State laws are going into effect to influence physical education and food moderation for children within the school systems. Doctors are on the lookout for children at risk for obesity and diabetes. There is a whole network forming to help influence those who are affected by the disease or prone to its likelihood.
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Whether or not children and teens should be allowed to pass on physical education is a topic for debate in regards to the issue. (2) While many school systems allow for students to be exempt from gym class, others argue that there are a host of educational purposes that coincide with the class. Besides the physical activity that influences your daily health, gym class is an arguably necessary mental break from the pressures of classical education. Sitting down at a desk for several hours of the day is proven to be hazardous to your health in the long term. Many (3) simple jobs recommend taking a physical break during the workday to prevent such health risks in their employees. It can’t be different for children.
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In addition to the physical stimulus, schools and educational professionals argue that there is a necessary component of social activity that occurs during gym courses. (4) Kids learn necessary practice for teamwork (5) but build self-confidence amongst their peers while engaging in healthy competitive environments. Allowing for kids to skip out on these fundamentals is more than a risky move for their overall health. Instead, it would be damaging to their personal growth and other classes if they were not given such a vital tool for both their health and education.
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
Select the correct option for (1).
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
At point (2), all of the following words have the same meaning as the identified word except:
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
What is the author implying with the phrase at point (3)?
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
At point (4), all of the below may be interchangeable except:
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
Select the correct option for (5).
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
Why should the author add the following sentence at point (6) in the passage?
“The difference in pressure and oxygen availability is tough on the body, and medically makes it impossible to complete the trip without doing so.”
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
What purpose does the sentence at point (7) serve?
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
The author intentionally places commas around “and Sherpas” in the sentence at point (8). Why?
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
Select the correct option for (9).
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the (1) world Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (2) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(3) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (4) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a (5) jurney requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude. (6)
(7) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. (8) Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (9) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
This text is best described as:
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (1) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(2) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (3) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a journey requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude.
(4) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (5) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
At point (1), all of the following words have the same meaning as the identified word except:
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (1) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(2) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (3) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a journey requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude.
(4) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (5) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
What is the author implying with the phrase at point (2)?
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (1) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(2) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (3) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a journey requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude.
(4) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (5) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
At point (3), all of the below may be interchangeable except:
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (1) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(2) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (3) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a journey requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude.
(4) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (5) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
What purpose does the sentence at point (4) serve?
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The Himalayan mountain range lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet and is home to the tallest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, or just short of five and a half miles in the northern direction, the air surrounding the mountain peak is simply too thin to fly in. To reach the globe’s most (1) renowned vantage point, one must climb the mountain.
(2) At face value, a five-mile journey doesn’t seem all that intimidating. However, the risk factors and critical details of climbing Mount Everest put the reality of accomplishing the task into perspective. There needs to be a sensible amount of physical training, (3) along with permit and equipment investment. Before beginning the journey, climbers must reach Base Camp. This is a journey requiring a flight to the Lukla airport in the Himalayas, a few days walk to a staging area of Himalayan climbs titled Namche Bazar, and another week long expedition to arrive at Base Camp. Through all of this, the journey will need extra days to allow the human body to acclimate to the change in altitude.
(4) This is all before beginning the climb. During the climb, a Sherpa, or mountain guide hired to lead your expedition will help you navigate the pass. Although climbing Everest does not require climbers to have a Sherpa, any sensible person will understand the risk that exists even with one. Hundreds of climbers, and Sherpas, have died atop the mountain due to known climbing risks, but also unpredictably fatal weather. Even so, reaching the mountain peak is not impossible. Two men (5) is the first to accomplish the task in 1953. Since then, over three thousand people have completed the journey.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
What function does the sentence at point (1) serve as the opening sentence?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
Select the correct option for (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
What is the most likely reason the author uses the description at point (3)?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
Identify the part of speech at point (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
At point (5), all of the following options are acceptable alternatives to the word except:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
The pronoun at point (7) is referring to:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
Identify the underlined portion of the sentence at point (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
Based on the context clues, kneading at point (9) most nearly means:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (2) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (3) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (4) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually (5) alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (6) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (7) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(8) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing (9) kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
(10) Lion he whispered back.
Select the correct option for (10).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (1) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (2) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (3) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (4) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (5) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(6) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
Lion he whispered back.
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (1) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (2) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (3) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (4) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (5) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(6) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
Lion he whispered back.
What is the most likely reason the author uses the description at point (2)?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (1) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (2) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (3) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (4) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (5) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(6) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
Lion he whispered back.
Identify the part of speech at point (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (1) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (2) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (3) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (4) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (5) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(6) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
Lion he whispered back.
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (1) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (2) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (3) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (4) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (5) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(6) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
Lion he whispered back.
The pronoun at point (5) is referring to:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
The tent was hot and dry, while the night was silent. Sleeping on the dirt floor and (1) knewing that the stars and moon above provided me a surreal sense of being out in the desert. Even with another camper fast-asleep inside the limited space of our (2) flimsy fortress, I felt a complete sense of peace. It wasn’t until I heard a huff to my left that I began to stir.
The strange occurrence about the noise was that it had a faint snarl to it. (3) On my usual camping trips, the crickets of the night and rustle of tree leaves usually alleviates the panic mode of strange sounds. Being out in the middle of a foreign desert, I was not afforded the comforting sounds of night bugs. So when I lied still and (4) herd another huff, I tapped my fellow camper. By the time his eyes opened, or at least I could only assume that (5) they had, the huff had gone.
I whispered to him, “Something is outside, but I don’t know what it is.”
(6) Before he had time to respond, the huff reappeared, but on his side of the tent. His shift to my side of the floor showed me that there was a massive thing kneading the polyester wall which bordered the tree stump anchoring our rooftop.
Lion he whispered back.
Identify the underlined portion of the sentence at point (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Looking at point (1), how can the author improve this introduction?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
At point (2), all of the following are acceptable alternatives except:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
The underlined portion of the sentence at point (3) acts as a(n):
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
The pronoun use in this sentence at point (4) suggests that:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Looking at point (5), how does the inclusion of this word at the beginning influence the sentence?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Use the context clues to identify the part of speech at point (7).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (8).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (9).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this (2) metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
(3) Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay (4) her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. (5) Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (6) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (7) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (8) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (9) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (10) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (10).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (1) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (2) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (3) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (4) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (5) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (1) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (2) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (3) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (4) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (5) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Use the context clues to identify the part of speech at point (2).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (1) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (2) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (3) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (4) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (5) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (1) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (2) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (3) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (4) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (5) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Butterflies undergo a transformation across four stages to reach their final form. Beginning as an egg and eventually becoming a colorful and agile insect, this metamorphosis is known as the butterfly lifecycle.
Like many life forms, butterflies begin their first stage as a creature in the form of an egg. A mature butterfly will lay her eggs on leaves or plants, usually at the base of a stem in order to keep them hidden from other wildlife. Although this is not always an effective method, the journey to becoming a butterfly is a long one and any method to prevent the eggs from becoming food for a predator will be helpful along the way. Because even after the egg hatches and the butterfly enters the second stage of its lifecycle, the newly born larva is still at risk for becoming food. Larva, or caterpillars as most people call them, will allow for up to two weeks to grow. During this time, caterpillars (1) shedding a layer of skin called a molting up to five times in order to allow for their consistent growth. After their final (2) molt, the larva will enter the pupal stage of its life and contain itself to a chrysalis. For another two weeks, a chrysalis will hang from a plant or stem, (3) restlessly undisturbed by its environment. This allows for the final growth and development before emerging from the cocoon as a vibrant adult butterfly.
How long a butterfly lives depends on the species and its habitat, which is why their lifespans can vary from a few weeks to several (4) months. For the duration of their adult lives, butterflies will live and pollenate a variety of plants. (5) Even though, they will mate before a female selects a hidden spot for her eggs to begin the rapid lifecycle of a butterfly all over again.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
Select the correct option for (1).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
At point (2), all of the following are acceptable alternatives except:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
Based on the context of the passage, the word at point (3) most nearly means:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
Select the correct option for (4).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
Select the correct option for (5).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
Select the correct option for (6).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
What part of speech is this at point (7)?
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
At point (8), all of the following are acceptable alternatives except:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
At point (9), all of the following are acceptable alternatives except:
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
(1) America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (2) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (3) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to (4) indure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (5) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children (6) herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (7) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had (8) an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal (9) of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (10) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
Select the correct option for (10).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (1) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (2) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to endure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (3) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (4) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (5) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
At point (1), all of the following are acceptable alternatives except:
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America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (1) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (2) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to endure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (3) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (4) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (5) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
Based on the context of the passage, the word at point (2) most nearly means:
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America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (1) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (2) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to endure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (3) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (4) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (5) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
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America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (1) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (2) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to endure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (3) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (4) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (5) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
What part of speech is this at point (4)?
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America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, in the heart of Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Abraham was one of three children in the union between his parents. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, the Lincoln family moved to Indiana when the rights to the father’s land (1) was challenged. Even though he was a child, Abraham helped to clear the lands and establish the permanent log cabin that his family would come to live in and (2) irrefutably own.
The Lincolns worked hard to establish their family, but nothing would be so hard as to endure the time following Nancy’s death in 1818. Leaving behind her husband to care for three children and the home, the Lincoln family was forced to carry on their affairs without her. However, a little over a year later Thomas Lincoln remarried the (3) wid-owed Sarah Bush Johnston. A mother of two children herself, Sarah came to run the household for both families as though they were a union from the very start.
Later described as an “angel mother” by Abraham, Sarah (4) greatly influenced Abraham’s reading. He had an affinity for education and a thirst for knowledge, although unrelated to his farm family roots. While time passed, the Lincoln family moved to Illinois and Abraham made himself useful in several manual trades. Eventually, he gravitated towards his natural educational skills and worked towards his true goal of becoming a legislator. After studying law and passing the bar examination in 1836, he began a long- term career that would distinguish his blunt honesty, yet practical fairness. He carried on to not only become president, but (5) lead the nation through its dark Civil War days and emancipate American slaves.
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (1).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (2).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (3).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (4).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Based on the context of the passage, what does the root word encephalo- relate to at point (5)?
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
The underlined portion at point (6) is a(n):
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the best alternative for point (8) that would not change the meaning of the sentence.
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (8).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
What does the sentence at point (9) suggest the author may do if they were to continue expanding the passage?
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full (3) speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (4) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (5) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and (6) in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions (7) implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (8) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. (9) This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
What is the main idea of the passage?
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (3) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (4) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (5) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (1).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (3) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (4) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (5) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (2).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (3) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (4) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (5) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (4).
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (3) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (4) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (5) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Based on the context of the passage, what does the root word encephalo- relate to at point (5)?
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American football is a thrilling sport to watch. Stadiums around the U.S. fill up for every game in (1) sun, raining, and even blizzard-like weather. Many families throughout the nation make it a tradition to gather around the television every Sunday night during the fall season and watch their favorite teams take (2) on the turf. But whether fans are watching in the stadium or from the comfort of their home, there is no denying that when a player is tackled at full speed, it hurts.
In recent years, doctors and other researchers (3) has taken on a mission to examine the effects sustained to the head by pro football players and other contact intensive sports. Forceful hits to the head cause concussions which result in a change in brain function. Medical research has established that enough concussions can lead to lifelong brain damage. Repeated head traumas are the only known link to chronic traumatic (4) encephalopathy, or CTE disease.
Concussions are common on the field and in play for many other sports alike. With such a high risk for suffering these hard hits, it’s a wonder if these sports are too rough for the safety of the players. As a result, medical professionals and related governing institutions implement a strict protocol for keeping a player out of play who’s suffered a concussion. Players who give ample time to allow their trauma to heal have less (5) likelihood of sustaining long term damage. Research professionals have identified that CTE and long-term brain damage is a risk when brain injuries do not heal and continue to suffer from more, continuous damaging. This is why one of the most crucial components of preventative measures is properly identifying a concussion.
Select the correct option for (5).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
At point (1), all of the following are acceptable alternatives except:
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
What is the purpose of the sentence at point (2)?
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (3).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Identify the part of speech at point (4).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (5).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Based on the context clues at point (6), eradicate most nearly means:
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (7).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
The author is considering adding the following sentence at this point in the passage:
“The need to recycle is becoming a global necessity as the material is having hazardous effects on the planet.”
Why would this revision be beneficial?
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (9).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. (2) Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (3) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (4) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (5) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly (6) eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to (7) rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
(8) Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (9) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. (10) This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (10).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (2) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (3) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (4) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (5) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
At point (1), all of the following are acceptable alternatives except:
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (2) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (3) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (4) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (5) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (2).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (2) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (3) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (4) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (5) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Identify the part of speech at point (3).
Read the passage below and answer the following question.
Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (2) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (3) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (4) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (5) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (4).
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Countries across the globe have systems of recycling. The process of separating recyclable materials from trash helps reduce the (1) overwhelming load of waste that gets buried in a landfill. However, many of the items that humans consume regularly do not get recycled. Whether they are made from recyclable materials or not, common household items find their way into the land and oceans of the Earth. While it may not seem like a big deal, small items can make a big impact.
Plastic is a recyclable material, but many products manufactured from it are not recyclable. Products such as plastic grocery bags, plastic straws and utensils, and food wrapped in plastic are amongst the most commonly used items within consumer markets. (2) And being made of plastic, none of these items can be recycled because they are made to be single-use products. The way the plastic product is designed prevents it from being reusable.
A simple solution would be to (3) simply get rid of these products. However, specific manufacturing requirements along with economic factors prevent these changes from occurring in the near future, and maybe even at all. Many individuals and companies (4) has recognized this issue, so some are making small decisions to not use or create these products and certain groups are making the enormous effort to slowly eradicate them. Unfortunately, while the rest of the globe attempts to rationale with the issue, humans today need to account for the damage that has already been done along with what will be done if change doesn’t occur.
Every year, millions of tons of trash are being accumulated without hesitation to do more to reduce this value. When materials such as plastic (5) finds its way into landfills, certain gasses are emanated which effects the plant growth and air above. When it finds its way into the oceans, wildlife habitats are fatally affected by its accumulation in their habitats and accidental consumption. This, is why more progress must be made to encourage planet-friendly decisions to save the earth.
Select the correct option for (5).