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The adjective “exhilarating” referred to in the passage suggests that the coach’s speech was:

A encouraging

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

to explain what an idealist believes in

The purpose of the passage is to explain what an idealist believes in. The author does not offer any opinions or try to persuade readers about the importance of certain values.

Based on what we know of Hydrochem Chemical Manufacturing, their employee owned status is most similar to which other type of organization?

A democracy

Which of the following best describes this type of writing?

Narrative

The passage contains features of fiction writing, similar to short stories and novels. The author takes the reader through the thoughts and emotions of a woman on her first day of work.

A friend calls and tells you, “Before I pick you up to go to the baseball game, I have to grab some lunch. Then I have to get the car washed. I’ll see you when I’m done with those things.”
When should you expect your friend to pick you up?

After she gets her car washed.

From the call, we know that your friend will pick you up after she gets her car washed.
After she goes to the baseball game is incorrect. From the call, we know that you and your friend will go to the baseball game together.
Immediately after hanging up is incorrect. From the call, we know that your friend will pick you up after she has lunch and gets her car washed.
Before having lunch is incorrect. From the call, we know that your friend will pick you up after she has lunch.

This passage makes the argument that

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The author says that victims of Marah's disease "appear" to be comfortable but "beneath it all" are in pain. He says that they are "inaccurately" diagnosed as low on the pain scale. This shows that the pain scale is not an accurate way to measure Marah's disease.

In this context, boasting mean:

Featuring

What is the main idea of the passage?

Different types of runners burn energy in different ways.

It provides a reason as to why Olympic runners “have different dietary requirements”, which is supported by details throughout the paragraph such as “Sprinters, for example, run for short lengths and need short, sharp bursts of energy. In contrast, long-distance or marathon runners need slow-releasing nutrients that provide energy for a longer period of time.”

We can conclude that:

Danny is disappointed about the cancellation

Which of the following most likely describes the relationship between the author and Alan?

friendly

The author and Alan have a friendly relationship, as evidenced by the author’s casual tone and his offer to bring Alan a gift from his vacation.

Which of the following statements indicates a stereotype?

All students find the transition from junior high to high school difficult.

This is a stereotype of students coming from junior high and does not allow for the fact that some students may be adequately prepared for the shift in levels.
A stereotype is a fixed, widely held belief about a particular group of people or things. However, these beliefs are over-generalized. When we stereotype someone or something, we are drawing the conclusion that this person or thing possesses an entire range of characteristics we assume all members of that group have.

What is the structure of the passage?

Cause-effect

The passage focuses on the most accurate cause or source of procrastination. It briefly explains factors that are often considered the causes of procrastination and then transitions to present a more reasonable and likely cause.

Which of the following conclusions may be drawn directly from the second paragraph of the passage?

Jazz music was important to minority groups struggling for social equality in the 1920s.

The second paragraph describes how jazz music influenced the struggles of two minority groups—women and African Americans.

Which of the following sentences contains information that does not belong in the paragraph?

You should probably feed your horse.

The tone and language is informal, but the rest of the paragraph represents a formal, technical language.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

To inform readers of the likelihood of a natural disaster in the Pacific Northwest in the next few decades

The language is objective and neutral, which is typical of informative writing. The writer isn’t arguing a position.

Which of the answer choices presents a reasonable conclusion based on the given information?

The remains of Coelopa frigida are not always easily identifiable.

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