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Question:

The term “frivolous” implies that the author

A believes that the average individual does not need a smart phone.

explanation

Based on the contextual description of trivial uses and knowledge, “frivolous” means useless or unnecessary. So if the author believes that individuals not involved in business are unnecessarily using smart phones, that the author would think that these people do not need smart phones.

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Movie reviewers exert influence on the movie quality.

The negative reviews led to the poor quality of the second movie.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the author’s point of view?

The Civil War was caused by the South’s reliance on slave labor.

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Which of the sentences from the passage best presents the topic of the passage?

Among many myths, a true fact is that dogs have played an important role in society throughout history.

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What is the meaning of the word "underlying" as used in this passage?

fundamental

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What is the best title for this section?

Inspect Before You Buy

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the idea that people have attempted to save giant pandas?

The Chinese government and conservation organizations worldwide have worked to reforest and protect the habitat.

This indicates a global effort (by the Chinese government and conservation organizations worldwide) to save the pandas.

Which of the following may be inferred from the story?

It's important to think before you act

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Learning to analyze a film in this way can not only help students get more out of their viewing, but it can also help them work on their critical thinking skills (A).

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Which of the following is true based on the table?

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The main point of this text is that:

Taking the time to get active is essential to help maintain a healthy body

The main idea of this text is:

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Which event came last in the sequence?

They ended up postponing their wedding for a year.

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