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c. She believes patients can be helped by either method. You have correctly identified the conclusion about the author in this paragraph. The major clue in the paragraph is "you may benefit from either, or both, of these ancient Chinese therapies."

Based on paragraph 11 of the passage, what conclusion can the reader make about the author? Select one: a. She practices alternative medicine herself. b. She feels that acupuncture is a dangerous procedure. c. She believes patients can be helped by either method. d. She thinks that a certified acupuncturist is usually the best solution.

d. The uncultivated, treeless plains stretching to the horizon terrified many emigrants.

Choose the BEST way to revise sentence 12 using a connotative word to create a more negative tone. Select one: a. The uncultivated, treeless plains stretching to the horizon worried many emigrants. b. The uncultivated, treeless plains stretching to the horizon scared many emigrants c. The uncultivated, treeless plains stretching to the horizon upset many emigrants. d. The uncultivated, treeless plains stretching to the horizon terrified many emigrants.

c. It all seems so long ago now, like a sign standing on the distant horizon.

Choose the BEST way to revise sentence 2 using figurative language to create a sad mood. Select one: a. It all seems so long ago now, but I want to preserve the past for them. b. It all seems so long ago now, and I can barely remember what happened. c. It all seems so long ago now, like a sign standing on the distant horizon. d. It all seems so long ago now, like looking through the wrong end of the telescope.

d. This is uplifting to think about, like a soaring skyrocket.

Choose the BEST way to revise sentence 24 using figurative language to create a joyful mood. Select one: a. This is uplifting to think about, like drifting smoke from our campfires. b. This is uplifting to think about, not like our long, weary journey. c. This is uplifting to think about, and I like to recall that happy day. d. This is uplifting to think about, like a soaring skyrocket.

d. We brought the best oxen and horses we had on the farm. They pulled our wagons. But even so we often traveled only about ten miles a day.

Choose the BEST way to revise the syntax of sentence 15 to emphasize the difficulty of incremental travel. Select one: a. We often traveled only about ten miles a day even though we brought the best oxen and horses we had on the farm to pull our wagons. b. We brought to pull our wagons the best oxen and horses we had on the farm, but even so we often traveled only about ten miles a day. c. To pull our wagons we brought the best oxen and horses we had on the farm, but even so we often traveled only about ten miles a day. d. We brought the best oxen and horses we had on the farm. They pulled our wagons. But even so we often traveled only about ten miles a day.

c. One day after traveling some distance we found that our three-year-old Amy was missing. I still can't recall this without a sick feeling. Here in the pit of my stomach.

Choose the BEST way to revise the syntax of sentence 18 to heighten the tone of increasing anxiety. Select one: a. I still can't recall without a sick feeling here in the pit of my stomach how one day after traveling some distance we found that our three-year-old Amy was missing. b. After traveling some distance one day, we found that our three-year-old Amy was missing. I still can't recall this without a sick feeling here in the pit of my stomach. c. One day after traveling some distance we found that our three-year-old Amy was missing. I still can't recall this without a sick feeling. Here in the pit of my stomach. d. We found that our three-year-old Amy was missing one day after we had traveled some distance. I still can't recall this without a sick feeling here in the pit of my stomach.

a. I saw so many grave markers by the side of the trail-crudely lettered, sun-bleached, wind-scoured.

How would you revise sentence 9 using imagery to create a bleak mood? Select one: a. I saw so many grave markers by the side of the trail-crudely lettered, sun-bleached, wind-scoured. b. I saw so many grave markers by the side of the trail that I stopped reading the inscriptions. c. I saw so many grave markers by the side of the trail. All these folks were just weak, frail, feeble? d. I saw so many grave markers by the side of the trail, like punctuation marks on a long, sad, sentence.

c. And some things I don't want to remember. Sad things. Scary things.

How would you revise the syntax of sentence 3 to make the tone more negative? Select one: a. And I don't want to remember some things that are still too sad or too scary. b. And I don't want to remember some things. Things still too sad or too scary. c. And some things I don't want to remember. Sad things. Scary things. d. And some things are still too sad or too scary to want to remember.

c. Hills covered with lush, emerald-green grass rolled to the horizon.

How would you use imagery in revising sentence 14 to heighten a joyful mood? Select one: a. There were green, grassy hills as far as I could see into the distance. b. As far as I could see were hills covered with tall grass. c. Hills covered with lush, emerald-green grass rolled to the horizon. d. The hills, which were covered with green grass, stretched as far as I could see.

d. communication between groups You have used the prefix "inter-," which means between or among, to correctly identify the meaning of the word interactions.

Using the meaning of the prefix "inter-," what does the word interactions mean in paragraph 2 of the passage? Select one: a. in-depth studies b. attitudes about primates c. decisions made by others d. communication between groups

b. second-person. You have correctly identified the author's point of view in paragraph 1. The word "you" indicates second-person point of view.

What is the author's point of view in paragraph 1 of the passage? Select one: a. first-person b. second-person. c. third-person limited d. third-person omniscient

d. Acupressure and acupuncture are two Eastern therapies that are increasingly being used by Americans to ease pain. You have correctly identified the main idea of the passage.

What is the main idea of the passage? Select one: a. Acupressure and acupuncture are both traditional Chinese therapies, but only one uses needles. b. Acupuncture is more invasive than acupressure, putting patients at a slight risk for infection. c. Make sure to use a competent, certified practitioner if you get acupressure or acupuncture treatments. d. Acupressure and acupuncture are two Eastern therapies that are increasingly being used by Americans to ease pain.

c. techniques You have correctly identified the point of comparison used in the passage. The passage discusses the techniques of both treatments.

What is the point of comparison used to compare acupressure and acupuncture? Select one: a. history b. popularity c. techniques d. time commitment

b. I guess I was different because, when we left the Missouri River and climbed the bluffs, the view enchanted me.

Which is the BEST way to revise sentence 13 using a connotative word to create a joyful mood? Select one: a. I guess I was different because, when we left the Missouri River and climbed the bluffs, the view lifted me. b. I guess I was different because, when we left the Missouri River and climbed the bluffs, the view enchanted me. c. I guess I was different because, when we left the Missouri River and climbed the bluffs, the view gladdened me. d. I guess I was different because, when we left the Missouri River and climbed the bluffs, the view encouraged me.

a. But brutal weather-such as blinding rains-also often slowed us down.

Which is the BEST way to revise sentence 17 using connotative words to create a more unpleasant mood? Select one: a. But brutal weather-such as blinding rains-also often slowed us down. b. But extreme weather-such as pouring rains-also often slowed us down. c. But adverse weather-such as drenching rains-also often slowed us down. d. But poor weather-such as soaking rains-also often slowed us down.

b. A splendid memory is how we celebrated the Fourth of July on the trail.

Which is the BEST way to revise sentence 22 using a connotative word to create a positive tone? Select one: a. A fine memory is how we celebrated the Fourth of July on the trail. b. A splendid memory is how we celebrated the Fourth of July on the trail. c. A pleasant memory is how we celebrated the Fourth of July on the trail. d. A welcome memory is how we celebrated the Fourth of July on the trail.

a. Now that was an adventure!

Which is the BEST way to revise sentence 22 using a connotative word to create an exuberant tone? Select one: a. Now that was an adventure! b. Now that was an occasion! c. Now that was an occurrence! d. Now that was an incident!

d. Chimps remember numbers and enjoy puzzles You have correctly identified the supporting detail that completes the outline.

Which of the following is a supporting detail that completes the informal outline of this section? Select one: a. Chimps were studied by other researchers b. Chimp studies were featured on television c. Chimps live in the Gombe forest in Tanzania d. Chimps remember numbers and enjoy puzzles

d. "Zoos had long been one of the most serious offenders." (paragraph 10) You have correctly identified a minor supporting detail in the passage. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.

Which sentence from the passage "Chimps and Us" is a minor supporting detail? Select one: a. "Humans have had a long and complicated history with chimpanzees." (paragraph 1) b. "We do know that the use of chimps for science, in entertainment, and as pets, goes back hundreds of years." (paragraph 3) c. "Spurred on by Goodall's findings, other researchers began studying chimpanzee behavior more closely." (paragraph 9) d. "Zoos had long been one of the most serious offenders." (paragraph 10)

a. supporters You have identified the best word to replace the word adherents. The words "find it effective" and the list of positive effects provide context clues as to the meaning.

Which word could best replace the word adherents in this sentence? Select one: a. supporters b. regulators c. students d. critics

assurance

a guarantee or pledge

vision

ability to see; insight

collapse

to break down or fall apart suddenly and cease to function

devote

to give one's entire energy or attention to something or someone

conceive

to understand or form in the mind; to devise