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Amsterdam (/ m s t r d m / AM-str-dam, UK also / m s t r d m / AM-str-DAM, Dutch: [mstrdm] (); lit."The Dam on the River Amstel") is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. In the third sentence of the fourth paragraph (I sat . . Register a potential objects to a position he supports. C Not a cry or a groan escaped from Sister Mary Joseph Praise while in the throes of her cataclysmic labor. (Goat Relocation) The writer wants to add a sentence at the end of the first paragraph to express the thesis of the passage in more detail. introduce attention that the author ultimately resolves. . The first two sentences in the last paragraph do which of the following? dCx;g+rw0X"P:0{(.VTi5Yt00]n[#0!#]:zO=DA(!FG(=gEvX,"=ayqrB Z!--QJAA? Why this picture? The simile in last sentence of the second paragraph (In his . E) She realizes that her race and gender will make it difficult for her to achieve her goals. . Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like In the fourth paragraph, the author discusses diseases in wild salmon primarily to., In the sentence "Their efforts . rescue" (paragraph 10), the author integrates a line of reasoning adopted by "industry supporters" into his own argument primarily to., In the final two paragraphs of the passage ("The environmental . The author italicizes the term "recent" (paragraph 2, sentence 2) primarily to emphasize that the End-Cretaceous mass extinction A. did not occur as long ago as most people think. Read the following passage carefully before you choose your answers. The writer is considering adding the following sentence after sentence 6. Which of the following sentences, if added after sentence 13 , would most effectively accomplish this goal? In the fourth paragraph, the author discusses diseases in wild salmon primarily to E. present evidence that calls into question the benefits of large-scale aquaculture. Which version of sentence 12 (reproduced below) would best accomplish this goal? . (African Activist) Which of the following statements most directly expresses the author's thesis in the passage? and more. entrance") suggests that Conradin is able to cope with his situation primarily by. Complete each of the other column. Disagreement Argument Examples. Dolphins swim in oceans. answer choices. (Bush) In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with? One verb in each sentence is not correct. Decide well in advance whether to read the questions or the passages first, If you have four passages to read in 60 minutes, allot 15 minutes to each, moving steadily. Science is observational, judicious, general, and total; and it is each of the four without a moment's delay. . (Smartphones) The writer wants to add information to the end of sentence 2 to preview the line of reasoning in the passage: "Unsurprisingly, neuroscientists warn that the constant use of smartphones alters the BRAIN". Body: follows the introduction; discusses the controlling idea, using facts, arguments, analysis, examples, and other information. Then, use each word in a sentence. stream Although committed to further reducing the number of nuclear weapons in the United States arsenal, President Obama . The function of the first paragraph is to D. characterize the author and her interests. . Resulted in noticeable improvements in the park's environment. Science is experimental in that the entirety of its conclusions are subject to test by sense insight. The passage implies that the primary enemy of the "beautiful coloured canvas" and the "wavering, insubstantial phantom" (lines 3 and 4 . (Art communication) The writer is considering deleting sentence 7 from the passage: "Kennedy's transformation and display of saying such as 'higher the hair, closer to heaven' celebrated the daily experiences of salon patrons, reinforcing the self-esteem of stylists and patrons alike and getting everyone talking". The writer wants to conclude the passage by supporting the specific claim made in sentence 15 with a quotation from Eliasson. <>>> I rimmed the dried-out inkpot with my nail, tracing a path her fingers had taken. (African Activist) The discussion of the "greatest of poets and philosophers" in the third paragraph suggests that the author believes the audience of the speech will? Thephrase a verbal life on the lips of the living (line 5) suggests that. Four words have been omitted. . In fact, the frame of the opening and closing sentences might bring to mind the word "undaunted." The speaker is confident, clear, and strong in her recognition of the difference between others' perception of her and her self-perception. (Femininity) Which of the following statements most directly expresses the author's thesis in the passage? Should the writer keep or delete this sentence? adding this sentence at the beginning of the second paragraph, the writer clearly states her position and why she supports the four-day school week. It was a sacred object. (d) since then, Select the word that best completes the sentence. D. An unfulfilled pledge by a political leader. The writer wants to develop the discussion of Jane Chu's performance experiences in sentences 13 and 14. (Goat Relocation) The writer wants to add a sentence after sentence 12 to provide needed background information for readers who may not be familiar with mountain goats. (|JKkg The writer wants to provide relevant support for the claim made in sentences 12 and 13. The first two sentences in the last paragraph do which of the following? After all, it was in the corner of the autoclave room, right next to that stainless-steel behemoth, that my mother kept a sanctuary for herself during the seven years she spent at Missing before our rude arrival. "Letting go of a desire for complete mastery of a language's grammar can enable an adult learner to strive for basic competence in communication-an outcome best achieved, the researchers note, via educational programs that immerse students in the experience of the second language rather than ones that focus on rote learning", Keep it, because it draws on information discussed throughout the passage to suggest that the audience take take a different, more practical approach to language learning, Chapter 4 - Infectious and Communicable Disea, 10 Honors English Vocabulary - UNIT 1 DEFINIT, Literature and Composition: Reading, Writing,Thinking, Carol Jago, Lawrence Scanlon, Renee H. Shea, Robin Dissin Aufses, Nursing Fundamentals Study Guide: Test #1. Should the writer keep or delete the underlined portion? endobj 4175 0 obj <>stream (Jellyfish) The first paragraph is organized to heighten interest in the subject by? They are unlikely to follow conventional paths in life. Which sentence uses precise language to best achieve the desired effect? 6. diversity"), the author integrates Ray Hilborn's arguments primarily to critique the practice of A. adopting farming methods to restore wild fish populations. D Keep it, because it provides commentary that helps explain how the example of Kennedy's artwork is significant in relation to the passage's overall argument. The opening sentence of the second paragraph asserts that children are right to complain that the material they are taught is useless and hard to remember. I was thinking without photographs, he probably doesn't have great memories of her. . (Peace) Which of the following best captures how the author presents the relationship between public opinion and peace in the third paragraph? In the fifth sentence of the first paragraph ("There is the League of Nations . In the fourth and fifth paragraphs, the author defends her decision to marry George Bush by elaborating on, A. the need to pursue a sense of personal bliss, In the second-to-last paragraph, the anecdote about the complaining husband serves primarily to, B. illustrate the author's clain regarding the value of devoting oneself to one's children. Rewrite the sentence below correctly, using the subjunctive mood. (A) They are structurally less complex than the first. Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between the first and the second paragraphs? Which of the following choices would best accomplish this goal? (Bush) In the second paragraph, the author makes which of the following claims regarding the class of 1990? Amplify her point about the dangers posed by jellyfish to humans. dog lunged at the gate and growled at me. The passage implies that the primary enemy of the beautiful coloured canvas and the wavering, insubstantial phantom (lines 3 and 45) is the, 5. Many medical students do not wish to pursue primary care because of the unreasonable work hours. Language experts have long observed that children are better than adults at mastering a second language, (Language Learning) Which of the following versions of sentence 2 most effectively sets up the main claim of the passage? (Video Games) Taken as a whole, the reasoning and evidence in the passage primarily defend a claim regarding? . never helped" primarily serve to appeal to the audience's E. respect for the rule of law: these lines show that the author's parents made a genuine effort to legally navigate a burdensome immigration process. 20 seconds. Shahana's complaints in lines 32 -33 ("You'll . E. The question of how to lead a meaningful life "in a transitional period" (paragraph 9, sentence 1). Which of the following best describes how the author organizes the reasoning of his argument in the opening lines of the passage ("Warned by the disaster . (Art communication) Throughout the passage the writer wants to make sure to acknowledge sources used as evidence. In the fifth paragraph, Tom's description of the "gentleman caller" has which effect? Her one-piece desk-and-chair, rescued from a defunct mission school, and bearing the gouged frustration of many a pupil, faced the wall. (Peace) At the end of the first paragraph, the author's commentary regarding "Each of these treaties" (sentence 6) primarily serves to? In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with, C. offering her audience advice for the future, In the opening sentences of the passage ("Now I know . Modelo: Es imposible que slo las leyes protejan los bosques de la contaminacin. (Language Learning) In context, which version of sentence 5 provides the most effective explanation of the "critical period" mentioned in sentence 4: "Such a period also exists for the development of eyesight". In the second paragraph, the author makes which of the following claims regarding the Class of 1990 ? <> Which version of the capitalized text best accomplishes this? In the context of the second paragraph, the author describes dinosaurs as "the most charismatic characters in the fossil record" primarily to A. explain why only one of several mass extinctions has received coverage in the popular media. home"), the speaker's juxtaposition of her life in New Orleans with her life at "home" primarily serves to emphasize, Lines 27-28 ("Their . An overview of the new study's claim that optimal language acquisition can occur up to age 30 and that even older adults should remain hopeful about their language-learning prospects. It designates the time in one's life during which the capacity to absorb the rules and structure of a language is maximized, (Language Learning) The writer is considering deleting sentence 15, should the writer keep or delete this sentence?