Question 1

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 2 and 3?

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I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money, saying I would pay them back later, but my dad told me no.

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Although I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money my dad told me no even though I said I would pay them back later.

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I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money, and I said I would pay them back later and my dad told me no.

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After asking my parents to loan me the skateboard money, my dad told me no, and I said I would pay them back later.

Question 2

Veronica has not used the most effective word in sentence 10. Which word should replace use to create a more effective sentence?

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waste

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designate

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employ

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need

Question 3

What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 12?

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Unfortunately

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To put it differently

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Correspondingly

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In either case

Question 4

Sentence 20 is unclear. How should it be revised?

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Having my credit history included on the family credit report encouraged me to handle my card wisely.

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Because I had my credit history included on the family credit report, it was highly motivating to handle my card wisely.

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It became a primary goal of mine to handle my card wisely with the family credit report having my credit history included on it.

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I wanted to handle my card wisely with it including my credit history on the family credit report.

Question 5

Veronica wants to add a call to action to the end of her essay. Which sentence should she insert after sentence 25 to provide an effective call to action?

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All teens should take the simple steps necessary to begin building good credit.

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All parents should teach their children about establishing good credit.

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Teenagers often overspend before they head out into the workforce or off to college.

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If I can earn better credit, I can do anything.

Question 6

Arjun needs to establish the thesis of his paper. Which sentence should be added after sentence 4 to create an effective thesis statement?

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James and Gastelum could not have imagined what a remarkable place the garden would one day become.

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James’s home country of England did not offer the kind of climate that orchids need in order to grow outdoors.

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Orchids come in all colors and sizes and are beloved by gardeners all over the world, even though they take some effort to grow.

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Flowers would replace coffee as the crop grown on this large plantation.

Question 7

Arjun wants to strengthen the transition between the second paragraph (sentences 5–6) and the third paragraph (sentences 7–13). Which sentence should replace sentence 7 to provide a better transition?

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Sadly, the orchid garden of Las Pozas was not destined to last.

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But what would happen to the orchid garden of Las Pozas?

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Additionally, the orchid garden of Las Pozas was a failure.

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The orchid garden of Las Pozas drew a lot of attention.

Question 8

How should sentence 13 be revised?

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Confronted with the loss of his beloved orchids, James decided to build a surrealist sculpture garden.

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Confronted with the loss of his beloved orchids, a surrealist sculpture garden was built by James.

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Confronted with the loss of his beloved orchids, building a surrealist sculpture garden was James’s decision.

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Confronted with the loss of his beloved orchids, to build a surrealist sculpture garden was what James decided to do.

Question 9

Arjun wants to add this sentence to his fifth paragraph (sentences 21–25).

Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?

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After sentence 21

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After sentence 23

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After sentence 22

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After sentence 24

Question 10

What change should be made in sentence 5?

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Change florished to flourished

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Insert a comma after islands

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Change have to has

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Change thousands to thousand’s

Question 11

What change should be made in sentence 14?

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Change university to University

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Change historically to historical

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Change maintaining to having maintained

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Change has to have

Question 12

What change needs to be made in sentence 16?

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Change isolated to isollated

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Change their to there

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Change were to are

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Delete the comma after people

Question 13

What is the correct way to write sentence 18?

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Some Uros have been lured to the mainland because of its conveniences, which has caused the island-dwelling population to dwindle.

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Since there is a lure of mainland conveniences for many people. It has caused much of the island-dwelling population to dwindle.

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There is a lure of mainland conveniences for many island residents, this has caused the island-dwelling population to dwindle.

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Many island residents have moved to the mainland because of the lure of conveniences and a dwindling Uros population.

Question 14

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 3?

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Change is using to are using

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No change should be made in sentence 3.

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Change too frequently to to frequently

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Delete the comma after generation

Question 15

What is the correct way to write sentence 9?

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He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts, but I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.

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He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts, and I didn’t understand. What he meant until a few days later.

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He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts. Which I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.

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He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts: I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.

Question 16

What correction should be made in sentence 14?

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Change they to it

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Change My to Our

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Delete the comma after page

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Change covered to covers

Question 17

What change should Noah make in sentence 24?

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Change correspondense to correspondence

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Insert a comma after conversation

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Change different to diffrent

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Insert a colon after questioning

Question 18

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 29?

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Insert a comma after important

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No change should be made in this sentence.

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Change is hurting to are hurting

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Change our to their

Question 19

In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author’s portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?

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Addie’s admiration of Miss Chevalier’s personality

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Addie’s surprise at Miss Chevalier’s behavior

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Addie’s comfort with Miss Chevalier’s criticisms

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Addie’s realization of Miss Chevalier’s flaws

Question 20

In paragraph 7 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does Addie’s wish to “sink through the floor” tell the reader about her feelings?

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Addie is embarrassed by her lack of knowledge.

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Addie has changed her mind about reciting the poem.

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Addie often worries about mispronouncing words.

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Addie is upset that Miss Chevalier has interrupted her.

Question 21

In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?

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The contrast between Miss Chevalier’s unusual appearance and congenial personality

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The overwhelming demands Miss Chevalier places on Addie

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The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie

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The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students

Question 22

Read paragraph 1 of the selection from The Boston Girl.

Why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?

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To symbolize the house as a comforting place in a poverty-stricken neighborhood

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To exaggerate the judgmental attitudes of those who run the house

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To help the reader to visualize the beautiful architecture of the house

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To indicate that the community surrounding the house takes its services for granted

Question 23

Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?

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The power of encouragement

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The will to survive

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Working hard to get ahead

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Standing up for one’s rights

Question 24

Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier’s compassionate nature?

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I’m sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice.... (paragraph 8)

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I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant. (paragraph 7)

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I had never been asked for my opinion, but I knew I couldn’t keep her waiting. . . . (paragraph 11)

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I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club. (paragraph 4)

Question 25

In lines 1 through 4 of the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride,” the diction and imagery mainly appeal to the reader’s sense of —

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hearing

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taste

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sight

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touch

Question 26

What is implied in lines 57 through 62 of the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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Future generations will remember Sybil’s deed.

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Historians will question Sybil’s motives.

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Sybil expects to be rewarded for her bravery.

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Sybil is fearful while riding in the dark.

Question 27

What does spent mean as it is used in line 15 of the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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Exhausted

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Abandoned

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Needed

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Paid

Question 28

How do lines 1 through 12 mainly contribute to the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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The imagery helps the reader comprehend the urgency of the situation.

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The punctuation enhances the description of the setting.

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The use of a metaphor enhances the reader’s enjoyment of the scene.

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The introduction of the characters allows the reader to understand the narrative.

Question 29

Which theme is present in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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Confronting danger requires courage and fortitude.

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Trust will always lead to new realizations.

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Accepting one’s fate requires skill and stamina.

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Personal sacrifice is more important than family.

Question 30

How do lines 15 through 20 function in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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They establish the reasons that Sybil must ride.

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They explain that the Colonel is angry at the messenger.

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They introduce the danger the characters are experiencing.

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They create a sinister tone.

Question 31

What is the impact of lines 25 through 34 in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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They shift the Colonel’s attitude from skeptical to enthusiastic.

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They reveal the arrogance beneath Sybil’s modest exterior.

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They contribute to the idea that children are rebellious by nature.

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They establish the dangers involved in making the ride.

Question 32

What is Sybil’s main motivation in lines 47 through 52 of the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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To prove to her father that she is dependable

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To return home and rest

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To prove that females are stronger than males

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To express her feelings about the war effort

Question 33

Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best identifies the conflict in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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“The patriots had to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t have dared challenge the British.” (paragraph 12)

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I’m telling you, my feet didn’t touch the ground all the way home. (paragraph 5)

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She said mothers were right to be concerned for their daughters’ welfare. (paragraph 14)

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“There is no wrong answer,” she said. “I want to know your opinion, Addie. What do you think?” (paragraph 10)

Question 34

How does Addie in the selection from The Boston Girl differ from Sybil in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

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Addie has doubts about her abilities, while Sybil is certain of her abilities.

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Addie lacks a sense of pride, while Sybil feels proud of herself.

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Addie asks for help, while Sybil refuses to accept help.

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Addie is supported by another character, while Sybil has no support.

Question 35

Both Addie from the selection from The Boston Girl and Sybil from the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” respond to —

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another character’s belief and trust

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a chance to achieve fame and glory

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a parent’s expectations

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a desire to influence others

Question 36

What do both the selection from The Boston Girl and the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” indicate about the young women?

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The potential of the young women should be recognized.

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The young women are courageous in dangerous situations.

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The enthusiasm of the young women can be overwhelming.

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The young women wish to improve their communities.

Question 37

While the selection from The Boston Girl focuses on a young woman who gains confidence from a mentor, the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” focuses on —

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a young woman whose confidence inspires others

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a young woman who seeks a mentor but is unable to find one

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a young woman whose confidence in others betrays her

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a young woman who serves as a mentor

Question 38

Which word from the article means “average or uninspired”?

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mediocre (paragraph 4)

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bleary-eyed (paragraph 7)

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jumbled (paragraph 3)

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pervasive (paragraph 9)

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of this article?

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To offer practical advice to people who write and give speeches

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To describe well-known speeches and the individuals who gave them

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To compare different approaches to making public presentations

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To relate personal stories about the author’s high-school experiences

Question 40

In paragraphs 9 through 11, why does the author include information about Arianna Huffington?

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To offer an example of how one writer refined her topic to create an effective speech

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To propose several ideas that would make compelling subjects for a speech

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To convince readers that they should get enough sleep before beginning a writing project

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To suggest that the best speeches are written by people with business experience

Question 41

How does the author organize the article?

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By describing sequential steps toward creating an effective speech

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By listing advantages and disadvantages of one approach to writing speeches

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By presenting topics in chronological order

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By comparing different strategies for giving presentations

Question 42

According to the author, when you are deciding on a speech topic —

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it is usually best to choose something you care strongly about

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the subject itself is less important than your speaking style

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the issue should reflect concerns you share with other people

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you should avoid ideas that have been used too many times

Question 43

What can the reader conclude from paragraph 14?

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The author’s suggestions for writing strong speeches apply in many situations.

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A background in sales is helpful when writing an effective speech.

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Most world leaders rely on professional writers to create speeches for them.

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The author’s advice has been followed by great speakers in the past.

Question 44

Read this quotation from paragraph 5.

What is the most likely reason the author includes the quotation?

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To give readers confidence in their own potential

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To demonstrate that other writers share her views

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To present an opinion that differs from her own

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To suggest that writing a good speech requires talent

Question 45

In paragraph 16, why does the author use the term “heavy mental lifting”?

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To indicate that the most difficult part of writing is the preliminary thinking process

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To suggest that speeches should have a profound impact on listeners

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To describe the extensive research that must be completed before writing begins

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To imply that physical exercise can help clarify a writer’s ideas

Question 46

In paragraph 6, what does the word thwarted most nearly mean?

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Defeated

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Allowed

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Released

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Consumed

Question 47

Which quotation provides the best evidence that most people were not familiar with automobiles in 1903?

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One newspaper encouraged readers to arrive early for a good view, in case the vehicle flew by at 90 miles per hour. (paragraph 8)

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On dry days, even Bud needed goggles to keep road dust out of his eyes. (paragraph 5)

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The car had 1,000 miles and worn tires, but the owner agreed to sell it—for $500 more than he had originally paid. (paragraph 3)

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At that time, new cars were preordered directly from the manufacturer. (paragraph 3)

Question 48

What is the author’s main purpose for writing this article?

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To inform the reader about a unique journey at the beginning of the automobile era

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To analyze the best route for a transcontinental trip in the early twentieth century

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To criticize Jackson for wasting funds on a foolish and unnecessary wager

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To argue that Jackson used the best route to reach New York City faster than his competitors.

Question 49

Which sentence best summarizes the article?

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Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson decided to take a road trip in a car across the United States, and he did not let the many problems he encountered during the long journey prevent him from reaching his goal in less than three months.

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The road trip that Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson made across the United States created a tremendous amount of media attention, and the interest from the public caused him significant problems during the journey.

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Automobile companies Oldsmobile, Winton, and Packard sponsored road trips like the one that Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson made across the United States in order to help promote sales during the early years of car manufacturing.

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When Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson accepted a bet that he could travel across the United States in three months or less, he did not realize the trip would cost him what was considered to be a huge amount of money in that time period.

Question 50

How does the author mainly organize the article?

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By recounting the various problems that Jackson and Crocker encountered

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By summarizing the reasons Jackson accepted the wager

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By citing opinions the public had about traveling in a Winton

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By describing the different features of the Winton

Question 51

Based on the article, which conclusion can be made by the reader?

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Jackson welcomed the challenge of making a never-before-completed trip.

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Jackson worried about the time it would take him to complete the trip

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Jackson was concerned about the overall safety of the vehicle and spectators.

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Jackson was annoyed by spectators who intentionally gave wrong directions.

Question 52

Which detail best supports the idea that Jackson and Crocker were inventive?

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They used wheels wrapped with rope when tires were punctured.

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They bought a used Winton instead of buying a new one.

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They moved boulders out of the way in the Sierra Nevadas.

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They used goggles to protect Bud’s eyes from road dust.

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