Question 1

Read this quotation from paragraph 5.

The author includes this information most likely in order to —

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illustrate the unique building method in a way people today can understand

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contradict the assumption that early inhabitants of Venice were unskilled

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explain the importance of the wooden stakes in building a secure foundation

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support the key idea that Venice was a wealthy city with many grand palaces

Question 2

Which quotation best supports the thesis of the article?

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What had once been a lowly marsh had become a masterpiece of urban development and an example of how humans can depend on, benefit from, and modify the natural environment at the same time. (paragraph 8)

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Venice's natural strategic position on the sea, along with its special design, helped make it a wealthy city.

(paragraph 7)

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The centerpiece was the S-shaped Grand Canal, which served, as it still does, as Venice's main "boulevard."

(paragraph 8)

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Those ancient pilings still provide firm support for Venice's beautiful buildings, which in turn support Venice's tourist industry. (paragraph 10)

Question 3

What is the most likely reason the author organizes the sections "From Marsh to Masterpiece" and "Then and Now" using comparison?

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To emphasize Venice's transformation and the many challenges it has overcome over time

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To entertain the reader with the dramatic story of Venice's founding and the people who inhabit the city today

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To inform the reader about historical developments in engineering and urban planning that work effectively with

nature

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To discuss the historical significance of the city and place it in a larger context

Question 4

How do the phrases "marvel of architecture" and "magnet for Renaissance artists" in paragraph 8 contribute to the tone of the article?

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They suggest the author's amazement and enthusiasm for the topic.

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They highlight the author's skepticism about the cultural life of the city.

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They underscore the author's academic background and commitment to objectivity.

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They show that the author approaches this technical subject from a poetic standpoint.

Question 5

Which key idea about the inhabitants of Venice in the 1920s is supported by the details in paragraph 11?

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They needed to adapt to their environment.

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They lacked knowledge of the newest technology.

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They depended on nearby cities for basic necessities.

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They did not understand why parts of the city began to flood.

Question 6

Which quotation from the article shows that the area that became Venice was a good place to take refuge from invaders?

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The islands had long been used by fishermen but were inhospitable and mostly uninhabited. (paragraph 3)

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Instead of car-filled streets, the city of Venice in Italy has a system of winding canals. (paragraph 1)

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Although many of the refugees eventually returned to the mainland, some people remained on the islands.

(paragraph 4)

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Even so, Venice's natural-turned-urban setting has special challenges. (paragraph 11)

Question 7

Based on the article, what can the reader infer about Venice's geography?

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The location provided unexpected opportunities for developing the city.

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Tidal effects have remained relatively constant over the history of the city.

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Flooding in the city can be predicted by the MOSE system.

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The boundaries of the city will continue to shrink.

Question 8

Which of these is the best summary of the article?

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Venice is sometimes called the Floating City. Instead of streets, it has more than a hundred canals. The buildings, many from the Renaissance, are supported on wooden stakes driven deep into the clay below the surface. In order to preserve this historic city from flooding, engineers over time have developed creative solutions, a process that continues to this day.

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Venice is a beautiful city with famous artwork on display almost everywhere. This includes the Santa Maria Della Salute church and numerous other buildings, especially the palaces that were built by wealthy inhabitants when the city was at its height. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists, who come from all over the world to see its canals and sit at the cafés.

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Venice is a beautiful city with unique geography. Built on a network of islands, it has at least 150 canals. Early inhabitants constructed buildings atop wooden stakes, including grand palaces and marble churches during the Renaissance. These stakes lasted hundreds of years because of chemical transformations under the water. Nevertheless, the city still floods regularly.

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Venice is a World Heritage Site, celebrated for its architecture. Located on 118 islands, the city is organized around waterways or canals. The islands had weak silt and sand that would not support large buildings, so stakes had to be pounded down to reach solid clay for building to begin.

Question 9

In paragraph 2 of the story "Good Enough," what does the word insinuated mean?

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Hinted

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Believed

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Confided

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Assured

Question 10

Part A

How does the characterization of the man contribute to the theme of the story “Good Enough”?

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The man's cheerfulness reveals that a positive outlook has the power to lift the spirits of others.

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The man's neediness suggests that it is important to offer help to those who require it.

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The man's strength shows that people should not be judged by their appearance.

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The man's determination in the face of struggle teaches that people should not be afraid to encounter failure.

Question 11

Part B

Which quotation from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

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Something compelled him to spend a bit more time with this genial stranger. (paragraph 20)

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His strong voice belied the web of wrinkles that covered his face. (paragraph 7)

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He looked relieved that Joey was willing to play the role of benefactor. (paragraph 9)

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The old man and the teen regarded each other for a moment, and then they shook hands. (paragraph 21)

Question 12

Which sentence describes how the interaction between the man and Joey contributes to the resolution of the plot of the story "Good Enough"?

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Joey’s thoughts reflect his fear that his best effort is not sufficient, but the man’s regard for Joey reminds him of his worthiness.

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Joey's thoughts indicate that he feels disconnected from the other players, but the man's kindness helps Joey feel less lonely.

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Joey's thoughts reveal his frustration about being treated unfairly, but the man's grateful attitude helps Joey feel respected.

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Joey's thoughts show his irritation toward his team captain, but the man's graciousness helps Joey be forgiving.

Question 13

The language in paragraph 1 contributes to the mood of the story "Good Enough" by —

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communicating the anxiety Joey feels about allowing opposing players to score against his team

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building suspense about how Joey will perform during the next scrimmage

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creating confusion about how well Joey actually performed

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portraying the anger Joey combats as he considers the actions of teammates

Question 14

In line 18 of the poem "Simply Me," the poet's use of the phrase "looking above fault lines" emphasizes the speaker's desire to —

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stop focusing on her imperfections

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ignore the errors in the opinions others have about her

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forget about past wrongs that have been done to her

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use her maturity to avoid making hasty judgments about others

Question 15

What do the speaker's comments in lines 15 through 19 of the poem "Simply Me" suggest?

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The speaker believes that she should accept herself as she is.

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The speaker thinks that she has been treated unfairly by others.

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The speaker hopes that others will notice the changes she has made.

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The speaker feels that her past mistakes were not errors after all.

Question 16

In line 12 of the poem "Simply Me," the word meticulously means -

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carefully

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rigidly

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hurriedly

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easily

Question 17

BOTH the story “Good Enough” and the poem “Simply Me” develop the idea that —

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people should be kinder to themselves

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people should not try so hard to succeed

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forgiving others can provide great healing

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encouragement from others is vital to well-being

Question 18

How do Joey in the story “Good Enough” and the speaker in the poem “Simply Me” DIFFER in the way they learn to accept their imperfections?

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Joey needs to have a positive interaction with someone else, while the speaker listens to her internal voice.

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Joey relies on the reassurance of his teammates, while the speaker ignores criticism from others.

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Joey relies on support from his mother, while the speaker learns from her surroundings.

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Joey uses his imperfections to improve, while the speaker weighs herself against others.

Question 19

How are Joey in the story “Good Enough” and the speaker in the poem “Simply Me” SIMILAR?

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Both find something positive when they shift their focus.

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Both have experienced being wrongfully accused.

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Both have been hurt by being compared to others.

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Both find the strength they need by befriending someone.

Question 20

Read line 19 from the poem “Simply Me.”

Which event from the story “Good Enough” best expresses the sentiment of this line?

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Joey envisions the ball bouncing off the rim.

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Joey notices the sticky note from his mother.

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Joey is startled by a request from an elderly man.

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Joey receives a text from his teammate.

Question 21

What is the most likely reason the author includes the map after paragraph 2?

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To show which cities were connected by the National Road

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To show a time line of the development of settlements along the National Road

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To show the reader how long it would take to travel the National Road

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To offer the reader a tool for planning trips along the National Road

Question 22

Read this quotation from paragraph 3.

In this quotation, the author’s use of figurative language contributes to the meaning of the article by —

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emphasizing that some towns along the National Road have remained unchanged

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indicating that the National Road prevented progress along its route

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conveying that the National Road gave the surrounding area protected status

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suggesting that towns along the National Road have older populations

Question 23

What is the most likely reason the author presents the information in paragraphs 1 and 2 in chronological order?

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To explain how the National Road was conceived and how its construction began

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To introduce the people who were responsible for building each section of the National Road

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To list the dates that the National Road opened in each of the states it crosses

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To outline the rules and procedures that governments followed to fund projects such as the National Road

Question 24

Which quotation from the article shows that the area along the National Road is scenic?

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Cameras capture old buildings, bridges, and old stone mile markers. (paragraph 4)

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By 1818 the road was completed to Wheeling, and mail coaches began using the road. (paragraph 2)

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Thousands moved west in covered wagons, and stagecoaches traveled the road, keeping to regular schedules. (paragraph 3)

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In 1933 a new steel bridge joined the banks of the Casselman River. (paragraph 5)

Question 25

How does the organizational pattern of paragraphs 5 and 6 contribute to the development of the article's thesis?

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The descriptive structure illustrates the many unique features that make the National Road an important landmark.

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The cause-and-effect structure explains why it was necessary to build the National Road.

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The chronological structure provides a detailed look at each event in the development of the National Road.

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Details about the problems that existed before the National Road was built help readers understand why the problems needed to be solved.

Question 26

Who is most likely the intended audience for this article?

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People who enjoy road trips to places other than ordinary tourist destinations

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People who are researching the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson

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People who craft laws related to transportation in the United States

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People who work in the transportation field in the United States

Question 27

Which details from paragraphs 3 and 4 best support the key idea that the National Road was popular?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 28

Read the dictionary entry.

Which definition best matches the use of the word icon in paragraph 6?

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Definition 3

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Definition 1

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

Question 29

What is the most likely reason that states built tollgates and tollhouses along the National Road in the 1830s?

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To collect money to pay for road maintenance

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To prevent the road from being too crowded

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To keep construction crews busy after the main road had been created

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To pay the federal government for the use of the road

Question 30

Layla wants to replace the phrase think of in sentence 2. Which word would be MOST effective to use in this sentence?

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contemplate

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scrutinize

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divulge

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observe

Question 31

What revision, if any, is needed in sentence 16?

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Julian stood over his aunt's stove, staring at the side of a box and struggling to decipher the precise order of operations

required to make macaroni and cheese.

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Julian stood over his aunt's stove, staring at the side of a box that struggled to decipher the precise order of operations to

make macaroni and cheese and the requirements.

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Julian stood over his aunt's stove, staring and struggling to decipher the precise order of operations that were required to

make macaroni and cheese on the side of a box.

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No change is needed.

Question 32

What is the MOST effective revision to make in sentence 20?

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Though not fluent in toddler speak, Julian could tell that Pedro was detailing his latest trip with his mom to pick up his

older siblings from school.

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Though not fluent in toddler speak, Pedro detailed for Julian and described his latest trip with his mom to pick up his older

siblings from school.

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Julian could tell that Pedro was detailing his latest trip with his mom while picking up his older siblings from school, though

not fluent in toddler speak.

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Pedro was detailing for Julian his latest trip with his mom, which was to pick up his older siblings from school, though not fluent in toddler speak.

Question 33

Layla has included redundant information in sentence 37. What is the MOST effective way to revise this sentence?

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An hour later when his mother called, Julian was wiping noodles and cheese sauce off of Pedro, himself, the wall, and the floor.

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An hour later Julian was wiping off of Pedro, himself, the wall, and the floor the noodles and cheese sauce when his mother

called.

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An hour later Julian was wiping noodles and cheese sauce off of Pedro and himself and the wall, and also the floor when

his mother called.

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An hour later when his mother called, noodles and cheese sauce were being wiped off by Julian, himself, the wall, and the floor.

Question 34

Which sentence should replace sentence 44 to bring this story to a more effective and creative closing?

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"Without a doubt!" Julian replied with a smile as he wiped an errant noodle from the ceiling.

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"Most likely," answered Julian, who was thinking quietly about his aunt and little cousin.

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"Maybe not!" countered Julian, but he noticed his mom was looking at him suspiciously.

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"We'll see," Julian responded, pondering a host of topic ideas that he could share with his mom.

Question 35

Veronica has included a redundant sentence in her first paragraph (sentences 1-7). Which sentence should be deleted from the paragraph?

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Sentence 2

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Sentence 3

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Sentence 4

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Sentence 5

Question 36

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 11?

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He wanted to do something that not only solves practical problems but could have a positive social impact.

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He wanted to do something that solves practical problems, not only have a positive social impact.

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Solving practical problems that could have a positive social impact is what something he wanted to do.

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Doing something that solves practical problems, but could have a social impact is what he wanted.

Question 37

Veronica wants to improve the transition between the third paragraph (sentences 10-13) and fourth paragraph (sentences 14-19). Which sentence should replace sentence 14 to accomplish this goal?

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After six years of being his own boss, Nyakarundi was prepared to take on a new challenge.

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Interestingly, the second business Nyakarundi started was in the field of technology.

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Of course, Nyakarundi had proven his success in trucking, and so a new project was bound to succeed.

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Having grown interested in other things, Nyakarundi made the choice finally to do more stuff.

Question 38

What sentence would best follow and support sentence 25?

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Franchise owners have an important role to play in this business model.

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These owners lease their kiosk directly from ARED with only a $100 down payment and ongoing payments of $200.

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An important skill for any franchise owner is to be able to ride a bicycle and to have the strength to tow a kiosk.

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Nyakarundi just needs to find people to operate the kiosks and invest in his business.

Question 39

Veronica would like to add a topic sentence to her seventh paragraph (sentences 27-31). Which of the following sentences should be added before sentence 27 to accomplish this goal?

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Nyakarundi also sees his idea as a form of aid for his community.

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Nyakarundi loves the challenges of running his own business.

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Wanting people to enjoy their work is Nyakarundi's mission.

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Most people are grateful for Nyakarundi's help.

Question 40

The word Likewise is not an effective transition in sentence 30. Which transition word or phrase should replace Likewise?

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For this reason

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However

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On the other hand

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Nevertheless

Question 41

Sentence 2 contains a spelling error. Select the response that will correct the error in this sentence.

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About 6,500 subway cars combine to make up one of the nation’s most efficient train systems.

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About 6,500 subway cars combine to make up one of the nation’s most eficient train systems.

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About 6,500 subway cars combine to make up one of the nation’s most efficent train systems.

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About 6,500 subway cars combine to make up one of the nation’s most efishent train systems.

Question 42

What change is needed in sentence 5?

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Change the comma after reused to a semicolon

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Change were sold to was sold

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Change however to instead

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Change scrapped to scraped

Question 43

What change is needed in sentence 9?

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Insert a comma after ecosystem

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Change gradually to gradual

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Change create to creates

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Change marine to Marine

Question 44

What change is needed in sentence 21?

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Change is spread to are spread

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Change barnacles to Barnacles

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Change could to couldn’t

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Insert a comma after floor

Question 45

What change needs to be made in sentence 24?

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Change helped to helps

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Change are benefiting to is benefiting

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Delete the comma after opportunities

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Change economy to Economy

Question 46

What change should Ming‑Ha make in sentence 1?

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Insert a colon after teenagers

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Change say to saying

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Change Are to Our

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Change the question mark to a period

Question 47

What change should be made in sentence 9?

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Change its to their

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Change group’s to groups’

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Insert a comma after together

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Change preserve to preserving

Question 48

What is the correct way to write sentence 16

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I had always been impressed that I had so many aunts and uncles. I realize now how hard my grandmother worked so everyone could have a comfortable life.

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I had always been impressed that I had so many aunts and uncles and I realize now how hard my grandmother worked so everyone could have a comfortable life.

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I had always been impressed. That I had so many aunts and uncles I realize now how hard my grandmother

worked so everyone could have a comfortable life.

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I had always been impressed that I had so many aunts and uncles so I realize now how hard my grandmother worked so everyone could have a comfortable life.

Question 49

How should Ming‑Ha change sentence 18?

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Change Bakery to bakery

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Insert a semicolon after buns

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Change had learned to learns

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Insert a comma after make

Question 50

What change should be made in sentence 21?

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Change hour’s to hours

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Change worked to works

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Change the comma after children to a semicolon

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Change eventually to eventuelly

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