Which of the following BEST captures the author’s purpose?

Which of the following is the author’s main purpose for writing this passage?

To illustrate the history of popcorn from ancient cultures to modern times.

The passage explains that popcorn is a food that many cultures have eaten and also describes the growth of the popcorn industry over time.

What is the SYNONYM for ''curacy'' in the last sentence of the passage?

Office.

Which of the following sentences from the passage does NOT follow the overall tone of the passage?

Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov’s efforts useless.

The overall tone is objective, whereas this sentence uses a pessimistic tone that doesn’t appear in the rest of the text.

The author uses quotation marks around the word “civilization” to convey

Skepticism.

Usually, quotation marks are used to convey sarcasm, or to question the typically accepted meaning of a word or phrase. Since Swift questioned society, it’s likely the author uses the quotes to convey Swift’s skepticism.

Which of the following is a reasonable conclusion about what the author will include in the paragraphs to follow?

Information about the habits of mosquitoes during springtime.

The text states, “They then enter a highly lethargic state in which they do not move, eat, or grow until they can sense a change in the weather. In other words, time seems to stand still until the arrival of spring and a warmer climate”. From this, it is reasonable to conclude that the author may provide information about what happens next (during springtime).

Which of the following letter strings corresponds with the directions above?

Q A I E I Q

Let’s go step-by-step:
1 2 3 4 1 3 2 3 4 1
Step 1: Replace every 1 with the letter A.
A 2 3 4 A 3 2 3 4 A
Step 2: Replace every 2 with the letter E.
A E 3 4 A 3 E 3 4 A
Step 3: Replace every 3 with the letter I.
A E I 4 A I E I 4 A
Step 4: Replace every 4 with the letter T.
A E I T A I E I T A
Step 5: For letters that appear more than twice, delete the first instance of those letters.
A E I T A I E I T A
E T A I E I T A
Step 6: Delete the first and last remaining letters in the string.
T A I E I T
Step 7: Replace the consonants with the letter Q.
Q A I E I Q
The letters that remain are Q A I E I Q.

Which of the following is the FIRST step to take after planting potatoes?

Water immediately.

The first step in the “After Planting” section is to water the plants immediately.

From this passage, we learn that ________.

The movie Frozen can show us that princesses do not need princes.

Which of the following BEST summarizes paragraph 2?

After comparing genomes, the results provided new, additional information regarding Scandinavian travel during the Viking Age.

The answer provides information regarding the research and effectively summarizes the fact that new, additional information was learned. This information includes the fact that “the effects of Scandinavian maritime expansion during the Viking Age was twofold”, the presence of “mixed ancestries”, and the fact that genetic DNA “moved along the most common trade and raiding routes”.

Which of the following is a difference between the themes of the two advertisements?

Focusing on individual abilities to make an impact.

Only one of the two advertisements is trying to attract potential candidates by asking questions that speak directly to and about the target audience (e.g. “Do you have…? Are you ready…?”)

Based on the context, which of the following is the meaning of the word “beset” in the passage?

To be overwhelmed and stressed.

Answer choice (A) is correct because “beset” is used in the passage to describe how teachers feel when they can’t do their job properly. Answer choice (B) and (C) reflect these difficulties, but each of them imply a fight, whereas “beset” is about being too restricted to excel. Answer choice (D) can’t be right because if teachers were giving up, they wouldn’t need donations.

From this passage you can infer that ________.

Sam is allergic to dogs.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from this description?

Mason has many friends.

The passage describes how Mason makes friends on a bus and on a team. It also states that “people sought out Mason,” meaning that people wanted to be around him.

Which answer choice gives the BEST definition for the underlined word in the following sentence?
Based on the student's florid complexion, Vivienne knew that his nerves were getting the better of him before the debate.

Flushed.

If the student's nerves are getting the better of him, it is likely that he is either very pale or very flushed. Because flushed is one of the options, it is the correct choice. A complexion cannot be rambling, so answer choice A is incorrect. Answer choice C has a hint of promise, but it makes the stench more confusing, so it too is incorrect. It is difficult to known what is meant by the phrase "weak complexion," so answer choice D is too unclear to be correct.

Which text feature is primarily used in this text?

Headings and subheadings.

These features give readers an immediate idea of the content of the section.

Which of the following BEST captures the author’s purpose?

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