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Look at this dictionary definition.

comprehend /kom.pruh.hend/ verb: to grasp or percieve an idea with the mind 

This information helps the reader determine that the word incomprehensible in paragraph1 means-

F. not able to be understood     H. quickly forgotten

G. easily learned, basic            J. to learn again

F. not able to be understood

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In paragraph 5, the author provides a fact to support the argument that-

A. Getawaytoday.com is the best travel planning service

B. traveling to the Grand Canyon is easier than ever

C. there are many hotel rooms or cabins available to rent at the Grand Canyon

D. some people prefer seeing the canyon by helicopter

A. Getawaytoday.com is the best travel planning service

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Which of the following sentences best expresses the author's main claim in this selection?

A. More people should experience the beauty of hiking the Grand Canyon.

B. Travelers will enjoy a vacation to the Grand Canyon if they use Getawaytoday.com to plan their trip.

C. It is cheap and easy to take a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.

D. Riding a burrois a fun way to see the Grand Canyon.

B. Travelers will enjoy a vacation to the Grand Canyon if they use Getawaytoday.com to plan their trip.

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The details in the section How Grand? are mostly about-

F. the Grand Canyon's geology

G. the length of the Grand Canyon

H. hiking the Grand Canyon

J. the Grand Canyon's size

J. the Grand Canyon's size

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Which sentence from the story best supports your answer in Part A?

F. Reserve tours early to guarantee your seat.

G. We make vacation travel fast, fun, cheap, and easy.

H. USTravel.org gives our website their highest rating: 5 stars!

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H. USTravel.org gives our website their highest rating: 5 stars!

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Paragraph 3 and the diagram Which Trail to Take? both support the idea that-

A. many people get lost in the Grand Canyon every year

B. there are many trails for hikers with different interests and abilities in the Grand Canyon

C. people from all of over the world hike on the trails of the Grand Canyon

D. there are a limited number of trails for beginners

B. there are many trails for hikers with different interests and abilities in the Grand Canyon

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According to the diagram Which Trail to Take?, a person who enjoys steep, difficult climbs would like-

A. the Rim trail                  C.  Santa Maria Spring Trail

B. Indian Garden Trail         D. Bright Angel trail

C.  Santa Maria Spring Trail