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Psychologists say that colors mean different things. To many people, the color red means anger, blue means sadness, and green means jealousy. Come from history and literature. The phrase "green-eyed monster" comes from Shakespeare. He was referring to jealousy, or envy. Look at the history of the color purple. The color purple has long been associated with royalty and nobility. One reason is that purple was a costly dye. Only the very rich and the ruling class could afford to buy purple cloth. Today, purple means many different things to different people. To some, it means their favorite sports team to others, it means a "girly" color. Many still consider it a "royal" hue. What does the color purple mean to you? What changes should be made to this sentence from the second paragraph? To some, it means their favorite sports team to others, it means a "girly" color. What changes should be made to this sentence from the second paragraph? A To some, it means their favorite sports team to others, it means a "girly" color. B To some, it means their favorite sports team and to others, it means a "girly" color. C To some, it means their favorite sports team, yet to others, it means a "girly" color. D To some, it means their favorite sports team; to others, it means a "girly" color. To some, it means their favorite sports team, to others, it means a "girly" color.
What is To some, it means their favorite sports team; to others, it means a "girly" color
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(1) Young prince Siddhartha Gautama lived in India a long time ago. (2) He was handsome, clever, and rich. (3) He had a beautiful wife. (4) The prince enjoyed himself, eating and drinking, and wandering about his palace. (5) His family was cautious not to let him outside the palace walls, thus preventing him from seeing the hard realities of life. (6) However, one day, he decided to step out for a stroll, and on the street he noticed a figure hobbling along. (7) It was an old man, bent and leaning on a stick. (8) Further on, the prince met a young man, pale and sick with disease. (9) The prince halted to observe his surroundings more carefully, and was shocked to see the pain and suffering around him. (10) Gautama was horrified. (11) In all his happy life, he had never been exposed to unhappiness or pain. (12) Now, he could not understand why most people seemed to be full of sadness and suffering, and decided to seek the truth. (13) That night, he secretly slipped out of his palace, leaving his riches and family behind, with the intention of not returning until he had his answers. (14) He roamed the land in search of an answer to his questions. (15) He had become thin and his clothes were in rags. (16) For several weeks, he sat deep in meditation under a tree called the bodhi tree. (17) He finally found the answer that he had been seeking. (18) He realized that people made themselves unhappy by seeking luxuries and comforts all the time. (19) People did not understand that they could achieve peace simply by being kind and doing good deeds. (20) Gautama set out to enlighten people with his new revelation. (21) The teachings of Gautama spread throughout India and all of Asia. (22) His followers called him the Buddha or "Enlightened One." (23) Today, the Buddha is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the world. (24) His teachings have not only influenced millions of people but also the fields of philosophy and literature. What is the best way to improve the transition between the second and third paragraphs? A Add "By the time he was an old man," to the beginning of sentence 15. B Add "His family awaited his return." to the end of the second paragraph. C Add "After traveling across the country for many years," to the beginning of sentence 15. D Add "Gautama's followers journeyed with him." to the beginning of the third paragraph.
What is Add "After traveling across the country for many years," to the beginning of sentence 15.
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Barack Obama is the first African American to be the president of the United States of America. He was born in Hawaii. His parents were a woman from Kansas and a man from Kenya. Obama attended Columbia University and Harvard Law School. After graduating, he worked as a community organizer in Chicago. Obama was only 47 years old when he took office. What was the author's purpose in writing this paragraph? A to persuade the reader to vote for Barack Obama B to inform the reader about Obama's childhood C to inform the reader about the life of Barack Obama D to describe to the reader how Obama got elected
What is to inform the reader about the life of Barack Obama
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The silence in the car is difficult to bear. I turn on the radio, and music fills the air. My fingers tap to the beat on the steering wheel. The guitars vibrate so loudly, they almost seem real. I glance at my child, sleeping in his car seat. The volume goes down, and he rests, so sweet. The road stretches out before me, like a ribbon of gray. Only a few more hours, and we will find a place to stay. I begin to sing again, as a new song plays on the radio. This time, however, I detect a small echo. The volume goes down, and I listen carefully. There is another voice, and I know it is not me. Just as I begin to wonder if the car has learned to sing, I glance back to see my once-sleeping child, sweetly harmonizing. From what point of view is the poem told? A third person B first person C The point of view changes from first person to third person D second person
What is first person
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The morning wasn’t going well for me. Paul wasn’t particularly patient with me today because he said that I had kept him awake last night. Last night, I stayed up late howling at the moon. Paul didn’t understand that it was my turn to sing to the moon—it was my duty. I tried to make him understand, but he just gave me a rather rough pat on the head and pushed me to my bowl on the floor. It was the same old meal since I started living with Paul and parents. Usually, he would give me scraps from his breakfast but not today. He was too annoyed with me. So, when the afternoon rolled around and I was still hungry, I wished I hadn’t done my duty. How does the narrator probably feel about making Paul angry? A He feels extremely embarrassed. B He rejoices at being caught. C He does not care about Paul. D He regrets singing to the moon.
What is He regrets singing to the moon
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Which of the following would be the best way to correct the sentence below? John Keats wrote, "The last of your kisses was ever the sweetest; the last smile the brightest; the last movement the gracefullest." A John Keats wrote, "The last of your kisses was ever the sweetest, the last smile the brightest, the last movement the gracefullest." B John Keats wrote, the last of your kisses was ever the sweetest; the last smile the brightest; the last movement the gracefullest. C No change is necessary. D John Keats wrote, 'The last of your kisses was ever the sweetest; the last smile the brightest; the last movement the gracefullest.'
What is No change is necessary.
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(1) Young prince Siddhartha Gautama lived in India a long time ago. (2) He was handsome, clever, and rich. (3) He had a beautiful wife. (4) The prince enjoyed himself, eating and drinking, and wandering about his palace. (5) His family was cautious not to let him outside the palace walls, thus preventing him from seeing the hard realities of life. (6) However, one day, he decided to step out for a stroll, and on the street he noticed a figure hobbling along. (7) It was an old man, bent and leaning on a stick. (8) Further on, the prince met a young man, pale and sick with disease. (9) The prince halted to observe his surroundings more carefully, and was shocked to see the pain and suffering around him. (10) Gautama was horrified. (11) In all his happy life, he had never been exposed to unhappiness or pain. (12) Now, he could not understand why most people seemed to be full of sadness and suffering, and decided to seek the truth. (13) That night, he secretly slipped out of his palace, leaving his riches and family behind, with the intention of not returning until he had his answers. (14) He roamed the land in search of an answer to his questions. (15) He had become thin and his clothes were in rags. (16) For several weeks, he sat deep in meditation under a tree called the bodhi tree. (17) He finally found the answer that he had been seeking. (18) He realized that people made themselves unhappy by seeking luxuries and comforts all the time. (19) People did not understand that they could achieve peace simply by being kind and doing good deeds. (20) Gautama set out to enlighten people with his new revelation. (21) The teachings of Gautama spread throughout India and all of Asia. (22) His followers called him the Buddha or "Enlightened One." (23) Today, the Buddha is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the world. (24) His teachings have not only influenced millions of people but also the fields of philosophy and literature. What is the best way to improve the transition between the first and second paragraphs? A Delete sentence 9 from the end of the first paragraph. B Add "Gautama saw too much pain and suffering around him." to the beginning of the second paragraph. C Delete sentence 10 from the beginning of the second paragraph. D Add "People lay sick and starving all around him." to the end of the first paragraph.
What is Delete sentence 10 from the beginning of the second paragraph
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When you get a minor cut, the most important thing is to wash it right away. Using a cleanser such as rubbing alcohol is best, but using soap and hot water will work just fine, as well. Once the cut is clean, dab the area around the cut dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. To keep the cut from being infected, smooth some antibiotic cream on top and lightly rub it in. Then, cover it with an adhesive bandage. At night, if the wound is not bleeding, it is sometimes good to let the wound breathe, but always clean it and cover it before heading out again the next day. What was the author's purpose in writing this paragraph? A to describe what to do if the reader gets a cut B to persuade the reader to buy some rubbing alcohol C to narrate a story about getting a terrible cut D to inform the reader about the dangers of minor cuts
What is to describe what to do if the reader gets a cut
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You are standing at the front doors on the first day of school, willing yourself to go inside. It can be difficult to make new friends after 15 years, but you are determined to try. This new school is an opportunity to try new things as well as meet new people. You can play the flute in the marching band or write for the school newspaper. You have always wanted to write. Now is your big chance since your old school did not have a newspaper. Moving to a new town over the summer has given you a chance to get ready for this day. Being the new kid is not as terrible as everyone makes it seem. You decide to make the best of this as you open the doors wide. From which point of view is this passage written? A First person B Third person limited C Second person D Third person omniscient
What is Third person omniscient
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Some students do not understand the importance of correct spelling. A single misspelled word in a sentence can turn it into nonsense. These days, students do not put in the effort to check the spelling in their papers. They rely too much on computers to correct misspelled words for them. Most often, words are misspelled because they sound similar such as in the case of homophones. (Homophones are words that share the same pronunciation. However, they differ in definition and sometimes spelling.) Although homophones can make spelling more difficult, anyone with patience can spell like a pro. The best way to learn how to spell correctly is to carefully look at how the word is used in the sentence. Another way is to read more books and to look up definitions in the dictionary. Though these are only a few suggestions, they definitely will help improve grades. This passage is most likely written from whose point of view? A a programmer B a professor C a performer D an illustrator
What is a professor
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Andrew is editing a story about his experience at a summer camp for his school magazine. Which of the following sentences contains an error? A We learned to play baseball and table tennis. B The people were very nice and helpful. C Jerry and me shared the same tent during the camp. D They had organized many activities and games.
What is Jerry and me shared the same tent during the camp.
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The Man Under the Bodhi Tree (1) Young prince Siddhartha Gautama lived in India a long time ago. (2) He was handsome, clever, and rich. (3) He had a beautiful wife. (4) The prince enjoyed himself, eating and drinking, and wandering about his palace. (5) His family was cautious not to let him outside the palace walls, thus preventing him from seeing the hard realities of life. (6) However, one day, he decided to step out for a stroll, and on the street he noticed a figure hobbling along. (7) It was an old man, bent and leaning on a stick. (8) Further on, the prince met a young man, pale and sick with disease. (9) The prince halted to observe his surroundings more carefully, and was shocked to see the pain and suffering around him. (10) Gautama was horrified. (11) In all his happy life, he had never been exposed to unhappiness or pain. (12) Now, he could not understand why most people seemed to be full of sadness and suffering, and decided to seek the truth. (13) That night, he secretly slipped out of his palace, leaving his riches and family behind, with the intention of not returning until he had his answers. (14) He roamed the land in search of an answer to his questions. (15) He had become thin and his clothes were in rags. (16) For several weeks, he sat deep in meditation under a tree called the bodhi tree. (17) He finally found the answer that he had been seeking. (18) He realized that people made themselves unhappy by seeking luxuries and comforts all the time. (19) People did not understand that they could achieve peace simply by being kind and doing good deeds. (20) Gautama set out to enlighten people with his new revelation. (21) The teachings of Gautama spread throughout India and all of Asia. (22) His followers called him the Buddha or "Enlightened One." (23) Today, the Buddha is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the world. (24) His teachings have not only influenced millions of people but also the fields of philosophy and literature. How can sentences 2 and 3 be combined to improve the flow of the text? A He was handsome, clever, rich, and had a beautiful wife. B He was handsome, and clever, and rich, and also had a beautiful wife. C He was handsome, clever, and rich, with a beautiful wife. D He was handsome, clever, and rich, yet had a beautiful wife.
What is He was handsome, clever, rich, and had a beautiful wife.
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Joseph Smith's day at the amusement park was a disaster! First of all, it started raining. The park stopped all of the rides, and Joseph waited in line for the rides to start back up, getting soaked to the bone. Then, Joseph bought a hot dog from a vendor, and when he bit into it, he accidentally bit his cheek. All day, he kept biting his swollen cheek, feeling intense pain each time. Finally, Joseph was ready to leave, and on the way out of the park, he realized he'd lost his wallet. Poor Joseph! What was the author's purpose in writing this paragraph? A to describe the exciting new rides at an amusement park B to persuade the reader to purchase a ticket for an amusement park C to inform the reader about the poor food at an amusement park D to narrate a story about Joseph's day at an amusement park
What is to narrate a story about Joseph's day at an amusement park
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In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, a type of mold that is used in several medicines. He left the sample of bacteria out in his laboratory while he was on vacation. He came back to find that a mold spore had gotten into the sample. The bacteria had not grown in the spot where the mold was. Sir Alexander Fleming was not the first person to see the penicillin mold. However, he was the first to realize how important it was. Other scientists found out that the mold could be used to treat many diseases. How would this passage be different if it were told from Fleming's point of view? A The reader would most likely know more about the other scientists' backgrounds. B The reader would most likely know more about the diseases treated by penicillin. C The reader would most likely know more about Alexander's feelings about his discovery. D The reader would most likely know more about the other scientific experiments.
What is The reader would most likely know more about Alexander's feelings about his discovery.
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The Busy Blue Jay One of the most interesting birds who ever lived in my bird house was a blue jay named Jakie. He was very busy from morning till night. Poor little fellow! He had been stolen from the nest before he could fly, and looked after in a house long before he was given to me. Of course, he could not be set free, for he did not know how to take care of himself. Blue jays are very active birds, and since Jakie was shut up in a room, he had to find things to do, to keep himself busy. If he had been allowed to fly outside, he would have found plenty to do,saving acorns and nuts for a rainy day, nesting, and bringing up baby blue jays. Sometimes I thought he was mischievous, because he did naughty things such as hammering the wooden window frame to pieces, tearing bits out of the pages of books, working holes in chair seats, or pounding a cardboard box to pieces. However, how is a poor little bird to know what mischief is? Many things that Jakie did were very interesting. For instance, he made it his business to clear up the room. When he had more food than he could eat, he did not leave it around, he saved it in some corner. He was a timid little fellow. If there was wind or a storm outside the windows, he went wild with fear.He would fly around the room, squawking at the top of his voice. Once I brought a Christmas tree into the house but my poor little blue jay, seemed afraid of it. Jakie was very devoted to me. He always greeted me with a low, sweet chatter, and if he was out of the cage, he would come on to the back of my chair. Then he would touch my cheek or lips very gently with his beak, or offer me a bit of food if he had any; and to me alone when no one else was near, he sang a low, beautiful song. How would this story be different if it were written from Jakie’s point of view? A The audience would be able to learn important facts about many different birds. B The audience would know more about how both the owner and Jakie felt. C The audience would be able to learn Jakie’s opinion about his owner. D The audience would be able to understand how the owner felt about Jakie.
What is The audience would be able to learn Jakie’s opinion about his owner.
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Nancy is editing an essay about the school's Annual Day celebrations for the school magazine. Which of the following sentences contains an error? A The parent's were thrilled to see their children perform on stage. B Students put up several plays and dance performances. C The Mayor of the city was the Guest of Honor for the day. D Mrs. Cooper, the school principal, welcomed all the guests.
What is The parent's were thrilled to see their children perform on stage.
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(1) Young prince Siddhartha Gautama lived in India a long time ago. (2) He was handsome, clever, and rich. (3) He had a beautiful wife. (4) The prince enjoyed himself, eating and drinking, and wandering about his palace. (5) His family was cautious not to let him outside the palace walls, thus preventing him from seeing the hard realities of life. (6) However, one day, he decided to step out for a stroll, and on the street he noticed a figure hobbling along. (7) It was an old man, bent and leaning on a stick. (8) Further on, the prince met a young man, pale and sick with disease. (9) The prince halted to observe his surroundings more carefully, and was shocked to see the pain and suffering around him. (10) Gautama was horrified. (11) In all his happy life, he had never been exposed to unhappiness or pain. (12) Now, he could not understand why most people seemed to be full of sadness and suffering, and decided to seek the truth. (13) That night, he secretly slipped out of his palace, leaving his riches and family behind, with the intention of not returning until he had his answers. (14) He roamed the land in search of an answer to his questions. (15) He had become thin and his clothes were in rags. (16) For several weeks, he sat deep in meditation under a tree called the bodhi tree. (17) He finally found the answer that he had been seeking. (18) He realized that people made themselves unhappy by seeking luxuries and comforts all the time. (19) People did not understand that they could achieve peace simply by being kind and doing good deeds. (20) Gautama set out to enlighten people with his new revelation. (21) The teachings of Gautama spread throughout India and all of Asia. (22) His followers called him the Buddha or "Enlightened One." (23) Today, the Buddha is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the world. (24) His teachings have not only influenced millions of people but also the fields of philosophy and literature. Which of the following transitions should be added to the beginning of sentence 20 to improve the transition from sentence 19 to 20? A Lastly, B Eventually, C Although, D However,
What is Eventually,
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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. Memorial Day is a day to remember all of the men and women who have died while serving in the military on behalf of the United States. Originally, the day was for remembrance of Union soldiers after the Civil War. It was later expanded to remember anyone who has died in battle. What was the author's purpose in writing this paragraph? A to inform the reader about Memorial Day B to persuade the reader to join the military C to describe how people died in the military D to tell a story about a Memorial Day parade
What is to inform the reader about Memorial Day
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I knew my father had something up his sleeve when he woke me at 5:00 a.m. one Saturday. He yanked the shades on my bedroom window up, flooding the whole space with bright sunlight. I was about to yell at whoever had disturbed my sleep, until I saw the grin on his face. My father and I have never been especially close. We have just never had much in common, and we are both busy much of the time. He seems to work constantly, and I’m always buried in schoolwork so that I can get into a good college. Still, I was puzzled at his behavior and at the excitement in his voice as he stood in my bedroom. “I’ve made breakfast for us, Kristin,” he said. “Hurry and get dressed!” “Dressed for what?” I asked, propping myself up in bed. “It’s a surprise!” he called, dashing out the door. After showering, I dressed and made my way down to the kitchen, where the wonderful scent of breakfast hit my nose. I was not going to complain about being up so early now. We ate quietly for a while, until the suspense was just too much. “Where are we going today, Dad?” “Well, it occurred to me a couple of days ago that you’ve never been boating with me,” he said, watching my face carefully for a reaction. I had secretly wanted to learn everything my dad knew about boating, although I had never asked him. My mom and I had been out on the water with him before, but he just always seemed so peaceful at the helm of the boat. My heart began thudding with anticipation, and I suddenly could not wait to leave. After breakfast, we drove out to the marina where his boat, the Tennessee, was anchored. We pushed off from the dock, and he showed me how to run the sails up the mast and how to steer the vessel. The bay was completely silent as we sailed through the calm water toward the rising sun. “I am so glad you brought me out here, Dad,” I said after a few moments. “I started boating when I was about your age,” he replied. “I’ve waited my whole life to pass this hobby on to my own child.” We continued sailing as the morning air grew warmer, and I felt the sea mist spray across my face. I had never felt so peaceful, or so close to my father in my life. How does the point of view affect the story? A The reader knows what every character thinks and sees. B The reader knows only what the father thinks and sees. C The reader knows only what the narrator thinks and sees. D The reader feels like he or she is part of the story
What is The reader knows only what the narrator thinks and sees.
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Tobin and me, the two of us, went down to Coney one day. There was four dollars between us. Tobin had need of distractions. Katie Mahorner, his sweetheart, of County Sligo, was lost since she started for America three months before. She had two hundred dollars of her own savings, and one hundred dollars from the sale of Tobin's inherited estate, a fine cottage and pig on the Bog Shannaugh. Since Tobin got the letter saying that she had started to come to him, not a bit of news had he heard or seen of Katie Mahorner. Tobin advertised in the papers, but nothing could be found of the girl. adapted from "Tobin's Palm" by O. Henry From which point of view is this passage written? A Second person B First person C Third person limited D Third person omniscient
What is First Person
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Psychologists say that colors mean different things. To many people, the color red means anger, blue means sadness, and green means jealousy. Come from history and literature. The phrase "green-eyed monster" comes from Shakespeare. He was referring to jealousy, or envy. Look at the history of the color purple. The color purple has long been associated with royalty and nobility. One reason is that purple was a costly dye. Only the very rich and the ruling class could afford to buy purple cloth. Today, purple means many different things to different people. To some, it means their favorite sports team to others, it means a "girly" color. Many still consider it a "royal" hue. What does the color purple mean to you? Which of the following is the best way to correct this sentence from the first paragraph? Come from history and literature. A These color associations come from history and literature. B No change is necessary. C Come from history and literature, many songs use colors, too. D As well as people's opinions, come from history and literature.
What is These color associations come from history and literature.
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The Man Under the Bodhi Tree (1) Young prince Siddhartha Gautama lived in India a long time ago. (2) He was handsome, clever, and rich. (3) He had a beautiful wife. (4) The prince enjoyed himself, eating and drinking, and wandering about his palace. (5) His family was cautious not to let him outside the palace walls, thus preventing him from seeing the hard realities of life. (6) However, one day, he decided to step out for a stroll, and on the street he noticed a figure hobbling along. (7) It was an old man, bent and leaning on a stick. (8) Further on, the prince met a young man, pale and sick with disease. (9) The prince halted to observe his surroundings more carefully, and was shocked to see the pain and suffering around him. (10) Gautama was horrified. (11) In all his happy life, he had never been exposed to unhappiness or pain. (12) Now, he could not understand why most people seemed to be full of sadness and suffering, and decided to seek the truth. (13) That night, he secretly slipped out of his palace, leaving his riches and family behind, with the intention of not returning until he had his answers. (14) He roamed the land in search of an answer to his questions. (15) He had become thin and his clothes were in rags. (16) For several weeks, he sat deep in meditation under a tree called the bodhi tree. (17) He finally found the answer that he had been seeking. (18) He realized that people made themselves unhappy by seeking luxuries and comforts all the time. (19) People did not understand that they could achieve peace simply by being kind and doing good deeds. (20) Gautama set out to enlighten people with his new revelation. (21) The teachings of Gautama spread throughout India and all of Asia. (22) His followers called him the Buddha or "Enlightened One." (23) Today, the Buddha is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the world. (24) His teachings have not only influenced millions of people but also the fields of philosophy and literature. Which of the following would make the best concluding sentence for the passage? A Gautama sat under the bodhi tree for several weeks, trying to fight off the evil thoughts in his mind, and attempting to completely purify himself. B People have now begun to adopt a simple life and have given up all comforts and luxuries due to Buddha's influence. C There have been several debates all across the world over Gautama Buddha's teachings. D Both in the East and in the West today, this great figure remains a source of inspiration and guidance.
What is Both in the East and in the West today, this great figure remains a source of inspiration and guidance.
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New Super Racers 28 is the all-time fastest racing game in the world! It is so fast, your eyes will water when you play. You will dream about it at night. Everyone is talking about Super Racers 28. You do not want to be the last person on the block without this game. Get it now, before it is too late. What was the author's purpose in writing this paragraph? A to show the reader how to buy a video game B to describe how to play and win a video game C to narrate a story about playing a video game D to persuade the reader to purchase a video game
What is to persuade the reader to purchase a video game
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The morning wasn’t going well for me. Paul wasn’t particularly patient with me today because he said that I had kept him awake last night. Last night, I stayed up late howling at the moon. Paul didn’t understand that it was my turn to sing to the moon—it was my duty. I tried to make him understand, but he just gave me a rather rough pat on the head and pushed me to my bowl on the floor. It was the same old meal since I started living with Paul and parents. Usually, he would give me scraps from his breakfast but not today. He was too annoyed with me. So, when the afternoon rolled around and I was still hungry, I wished I hadn’t done my duty. This passage is most likely written from whose point of view? A Paul's dad B Paul's dog C Paul's turtle D Paul's sister
What is Paul's dog
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“It was good that I closed the curtain,” I thought. I wished with all my might that Jack would not find my hiding place. He would not have found me if it was not for Eliza, the maid. She poked her head through the door and said at once, “She’s in the window seat, Jack.” Immediately, I came out. I trembled at the idea of being dragged out by Jack. “What do you want?” I asked awkwardly. “Say, ‘What do you want, Master Reed,’ ” was Jack’s answer. “I want you to come here.” He seated himself in an armchair, and he gave me a gesture that told me to approach and stand before him. adapted from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë There is enough information in the passage to show that the narrator most likely A dreads being near Jack. B feels at ease in the room. C appreciates Eliza's help. D admires Jack's cleverness.
What is dreads being near Jack