Question 1

In paragraph 5, what does the word refutes mean?

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Argues with

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Gives rise to

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Overlaps with

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Makes clear

Question 2

Read this quotation from paragraph 3.

The quotation best supports the inference that people —

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look forward to the experience of listening to audiobooks

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find it hard to fit listening to audiobooks into their schedules

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retain more information from audiobooks if they listen during workouts

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prefer audiobooks to other forms of entertainment during workouts

Question 3

Which statement best expresses the author’s claim in the selection?

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Audiobooks provide people with many opportunities for learning and entertainment.

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Audiobooks have become extremely popular with people living busy lifestyle.

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People can use audiobooks to develop their personal and motivational skills.

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People can listen to audiobooks while performing many types of activities.

Question 4

The details about audiobooks in paragraphs 6 and 7 support the key idea that listening to audiobooks—

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may convey advantages that reading does not

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often takes less time than reading a physical book

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affects the brain in the same way that reading printed material does

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leads to greater comprehension than combined reading and listening

Question 5

What audience is the author most likely addressing in the selection?

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People who value convenience

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People seeking book recommendations

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People conducting studies of the brain

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People interested in becoming writers

Question 6

What is the most likely reason the author uses a cause-and-effect organizational structure in paragraphs 2 and 3?

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To show that listening to audiobooks has surprising benefits

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To suggest that audiobooks can help people better understand the feelings of others

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To reveal how people can use audiobooks to develop their listening skills

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To question why audiobooks are becoming more popular than books

Question 7

In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrase "don headphones or pair their mobile devices to their cars' speakers" to emphasize that —

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many people have made listening to audiobooks part of their daily lives

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listening to an audiobook requires more effort than reading a book

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people are most likely to listen to audiobooks when they are going out

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traditional books are at high risk of being replaced by audiobooks

Question 8

How does the author dispute the counterargument made by skeptics who doubt the value of listening to audiobooks?

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By citing a university study that concluded audiobook listeners comprehend material as well as readers do

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By stating that audiobooks expose people to new information and help them use their time more affectively

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By introducing a scientist whose research suggest that both reading and listening to audiobooks have an effect on the brain

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By demonstrating that if people listen to audiobooks during exercise, they are likely to exercise more

Question 9

Read this quotation from paragraph 8.

What is the most likely reason the author includes this sweeping generalization in the selection?

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To convince the reader that audiobooks are an appealing option

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To remind the reader of how audiobooks are similar to printed materials

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To convince the reader to choose carefully when selecting an audiobook

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To remind the reader that there are different kinds of audiobooks

Question 10

In the excerpt from Kokoro, which detail does the author include to connect the setting to a theme about the significance of change?

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The narrator makes progress with his thesis as spring arrives and trees begin to blossom.

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The narrator's friend uses a traditional form of transportation to get to a modern university.

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Sensei lends the narrator old books to read, but the narrator goes to the library for other publications.

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Rather than giving the narrator academic guidance, Sensei advises the narrator to visit his university professors.

Question 11

In paragraphs 2 through 4 of the excerpt from Kokoro, which word helps the reader understand the meaning of the word avid as it is used in paragraph 3?

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interested

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suitable

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acquainted

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Forgetting

Question 12

Which event from the excerpt from Kokoro best contributes to a theme connected to the importance of being authentic?

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Sensei explains why he has changed his attitude about books.

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The narrator realizes that it is necessary for him to narrow his thesis topic.

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Sensei admits that his academic learning is out of date.

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The narrator listens to the stories of friends who completed their thesis on time.

Question 13

Read this quotation from paragraph 3 of the story "The List."

The author uses oxymoron in this quotation most likely to convey —

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the dual roles in the characters' relationship

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the opposite personalities of the characters

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the confusion the characters have about their relationship

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the contradiction between the characters' words and actions

Question 14

Based on the conversation that takes place at the end of the story "The List," what will Mia most like to next?

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Practice on her own with the unicycle until she is successful

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Reflect on how she was able to win past contests

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Take lessons from Amit to learn to ride the unicycle

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Suggest another contest to Amit that she believes she can win

Question 15

Which quotation from the story "The List" supports the conclusion that Mia and Amit's social group participates in the competitions between them?

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The unique skills on the The List had been devised by their friends (paragraph 6)

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In the years since that fateful first battle, Mia and Amit had become fast friends (paragraph 5)

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they both had found jobs and didn't think they would have the time (paragraph 5)

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Now, with school only a week away, Mia was left with just one skill (paragraph 6)

Question 16

What can the reader infer from Mia's actions in paragraphs 8 through 12 in the story "The List"?

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Mia is hesitant to admit to Amit that she needs his help in learning to ride the unicycle

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Mia is concerned that Amit is less skillful than she is at riding the unicycle.

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Mia's questioning of Amit indicates that she is more determined than he is to ride the unicycle

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Mia's reluctance to ride with Amit indicates that she prefers to skip learning to ride the unicycle

Question 17

What are most likely reasons the author of the excerpt from Kokoro and the author of the story "The List" include SIMILAR details in paragraph 1 of the excerpt and paragraphs 1 through 3 of the story?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 18

Read these sentences from paragraph 7 of the story "The List."

Which sentence from the excerpt from Kokoro best expresses a SIMILAR idea?

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I discovered my folly as soon as I began to work seriously. (paragraph 1)

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I was in a state of panic, and I soon rushed back to Sensei to ask what books I should read. (paragraph 2)

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Every day, I worked as hard and as long as I could. (paragraph 9)

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But I thought of nothing but my thesis. (paragraph 10)

Question 19

The reader can conclude that Sensei in the excerpt from Kokoro is DIFFERENT from Amit in the story "The List" because Sensei —

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concedes that the abilities of others may exceed his own

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cares about the person who comes to him for advice

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recognizes the distress of the person who asks for advice

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values maintaining his reputation above other priorities

Question 20

Read these quotations from the excerpt from Kokoro and from the story "The List."

How does the author's language in the quotation from Kokoro DIFFER from the author's language in the quotation from "The List"?

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The author's language in the quotation from Kokoro emphasizes the character's commitment to completing a task, while the language in the quotation from "The List" emphasizes the character's reluctance to begin a task.

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The author's language in the quotation from Kokoro illustrates the character's eager anticipation of an upcoming deadline, while the language in the quotation from "The List" illustrates the character's feeling of dread about an upcoming deadline.

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The author's language in the quotation from Kokoro shows the character's absorption in a task, while the language in the quotation from "The List" shows the character's inattention to a task that must be completed.

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The author's language in the quotation from Kokoro suggests the character's confidence about a successful outcome, while the language in the quotation from "The List" suggests the character's insecurity about an outcome.

Question 21

Read the dictionary entry.

Which definition best matches the use of the word emblazoned in paragraph 3?

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

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Definition 2

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Definition 3

Question 22

Which statement best expresses the thesis of the article?

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Time capsules such as the one in the article can be a meaningful record of history, and the surprise of discovery is part of their appeal.

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History should not be buried and ignored but remembered and preserved.

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Historians often make errors in their interpretation of events, a tendency made worse by the damage and loss of historical primary evidence.

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The American Revolution would not have happened without brave men such as Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.

Question 23

Which quotation from the article best supports the idea that the contents of the time capsule held public interest?

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The time capsule items were kept on display for a short while at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. (paragraph 9)

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When workers found the time capsule containing the plaque and other items, they realized that the contents were of historic importance. (paragraph 5)

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The preservationist made a list of what was found in the time capsule. (paragraph 6)

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How long will the time capsule remain behind the cornerstone? (paragraph 10)

Question 24

What is most likely the author's purpose for presenting the information in the article chronologically?

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To present to the reader the story reflected by the items in the time capsule

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To appeal to the reader's nostalgia for the past

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To contrast the analysis of the wartime events with that of time capsules in general

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To list the additional items put into the capsule each time

Question 25

Read this quotation from paragraph 4.

The author includes this information most likely to —

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demonstrate that time capsules celebrate a special place and time

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inform the reader about historical facts regarding the Revolutionary War

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convince the reader to believe in the same ideals as Adams ad Revere

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provide background information about the setting

Question 26

What can the reader infer about Samuel Adams and Paul Revere from paragraphs 1 through 4?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 27

Read this paragraph.

Which sentence should be included in this paragraph to make a complete summary of the article?

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Preservationists carefully documented the items in the time capsule.

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The time capsule contained coins from the 1600s and 1700s.

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Samuel Adams and Paul Revere were important figures during the American Revolution.

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The second time capsule was made of brass to keep the artifacts safe.

Question 28

In paragraph 10, the author includes the sentence “Only time will tell!” to emphasize that —

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no one knows when the time capsule will be revealed again

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preservation methods to protect the time capsule are unreliable

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the time capsule may be forgotten and lost to history

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people who open the time capsule in the future will find it valuable

Question 29

Ramsey wants to use a more effective and descriptive word than big in sentence 7. Which word should replace big in this sentence?

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extensive

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thorough

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overwhelming

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cumbersome

Question 30

Ramsey wants to add this sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 10-13).

Where should this sentence be added?

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After sentence 12

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After sentence 10

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After sentence 11

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After sentence 13

Question 31

What revision, if any, is needed in sentence 14?

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A second way way that P. oceanica and coral reefs are alike is that they both provide valuable benefits to the ocean they grow in and to nearby coastal areas.

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A second way that P. oceanica and coral reefs are alike is that they both provide valuable benefits to the ocean they grow in and nearby coastal areas, which are benefited too.

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There is a second way that P. oceanica and coral reefs are alike while they both provide benefits, and it is that they benefit the ocean they grow in and the nearby coastal areas.

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No change is needed.

Question 32

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 21 and 22?

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Like the rain forest, this seagrass sucks up carbon dioxide and produces large amounts of oxygen.

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Sucking up carbon dioxide and producing large amounts of oxygen are how this seagrass is like the rain forest.

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This seagrass is like the rain forest that sucks up carbon dioxide that produces large amounts of oxygen.

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Although this seagrass sucks up carbon dioxide and produces large amounts of oxygen, the seagrass is like the rain forest.

Question 33

Ramsey has used an inappropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 31. Which word or phrase should replace Comparatively in this sentence?

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As a result

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Otherwise

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In any event

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Furthermore

Question 34

Which sentence should replace sentence 37 to bring this paper to a more effective conclusion?

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Many are hopeful that these efforts, combined with the world’s growing awareness of this plant’s essential role, will be enough to ensure P. oceanica’s survival.

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With compassion, we should all do our part to save P. oceanica for future generations, regardless of our personal preferences.

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These unusual water plants are of extreme value, and experts in biology say there is little argument about this statement.

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Some will be sure to insist that this plant is just as important as other plants and animals that are currently being protected by international agencies.

Question 35

What revision, if any, is needed in sentence 5?

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Research at the New School in New York City and at the University of Toronto found that people who read fictional stories have higher empathy levels than those who don’t.

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Research found that people who read fictional stories have higher empathy levels than those who don’t, which was learned at the New School in New York City and the University of Toronto.

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Research at the New School in New York City found that people who read fictional stories have higher empathy levels and also at the University of Toronto than those who don’t.

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No change is needed.

Question 36

Which sentence can BEST follow and support sentence 14?

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That's because fictional stories engage a reader’s brain on a deep level, stimulating the imagination.

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While finding the right fictional story may take a reader a little time, the effort is well worth the time.

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Contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and science fiction are just a few of the possibilities.

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Referring to the ability to think critically about ourselves, this involves how we and other people view the world.

Question 37

What revision, if any, should be made in sentence 17?

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No change is needed.

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This cognitive growth often occurs with little conscious effort or no conscious effort.

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This cognitive growth often occurs, which is with little or no conscious effort.

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This cognitive growth with little or no conscious effort is what often occurs.

Question 38

Luisa needs a better transition between the fourth paragraph (sentences 13–18) and the fifth paragraph (sentences 19–27). Which sentence should replace sentence 19 to help improve this transition?

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Despite these benefits, some people still tend to dismiss the value of reading fiction.

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In the final analysis, many experts have different opinions regarding the benefits of reading fiction.

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At this point in time, not all people know much about the practice of reading fiction.

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Without a doubt, various opinions are held by people when it comes to the value of reading fiction.

Question 39

Luisa wants to use a more effective and descriptive word than fun in sentence 28. Which word should replace fun in this sentence?

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entertainment

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joyfulness

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absurdity

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celebration

Question 40

What change needs to be made in sentence 2?

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Change great depression to Great Depression

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Change run to ran

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Delete the comma after volunteers

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Change emerged to immerged

Question 41

What change needs to be made in sentence 3?

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Insert a comma after services

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Change citizens to Citizens

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Change offered to offer

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Change soldiers to soldeirs

Question 42

What change needs to be made in sentence 5?

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Change continues to continue

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Change nation to Nation

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Change their time to your time

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Change variety to variaty

Question 43

What change needs to be made in sentence 9?

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Change greater to great

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Change experience to expereince

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Change adopting to he or she adopted

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Change from to with

Question 44

What change needs to be made in sentence 12?

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Change among to within

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Change process to proccess

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Change form to forms

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Change and build to they build

Question 45

Which word is the correct response for sentence 2?

Old $\boxed{\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ }$ , books, clothes, and housewares mingled with dusty, ignored sporting goods and camping equipment.

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appliances

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applianses

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applliances

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aplianses

Question 46

What change needs to be made in sentence 3?

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Change haven't been used to hadn’t been used

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Change the comma after items to a colon

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Change but they to they

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Change were to was

Question 47

What is the correct way to write sentence 7?

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Instead of looking discouraged, Elijah’s mother looked excited and quickly said, “Maybe we could have joint yard sales.

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Instead of looking discouraged, Elijah’s mother looking excited and quickly saying, “Maybe we could have joint yard sales.

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Instead of looking discouraged. Elijah’s mother looked excited and quickly said, “Maybe we could have joint yard sales.

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Instead of looking discouraged, Elijah’s mother looked excited. And quickly said, “Maybe we could have joint yard sales.

Question 48

What change needs to be made in sentence 8?

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Insert quotation marks at the end of the sentence

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Change If to Because

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Change might get to might got

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Change customers to custommers

Question 49

What is the correct way to write sentences 11 and 12?

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A multi-family sale would attract more people, which would result in bigger profits for everyone.”

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A multi-family sale would attract more people and would result in bigger profits, these would be for everyone.”

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A multi-family sale. It would attract more people and would result in bigger profits for everyone.”

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A multi-family sale would attract more people. Which would result in bigger profits for everyone.”