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Which of these is the best summary sentence for the paragraph?

When faced with a difficult academic task, many students turn to tutors for assistance. Tutors range widely in specialty and cost, including tutors who focus exclusively on reading, and others who work in broad categories such as general math. Tutors may be found in variety of ways, including checking with your local school and seeking out prospective tutors online.
When searching for a tutor, however, recognize that different specialties may incur additional fees or charges.
When selecting a tutor, consider establishing a trial period to ensure personality types mesh well and services deliver what they promise.

  1. Many students turn to tutoring sessions when they need help in class and tutors can be found in many places, including through schools and the Internet.
  2. There are tutors available for every subject and their services can be found online or in schools, depending on the price you are willing to pay.
  3. Tutoring services are varied in type and number and should be used whenever possible, especially when studying reading or the sciences.
  4. Tutoring services and methods of locating them are widely varied, but any tutor should be thoroughly checked out and tried before establishing a tutor-student relationship.

Answer(s): C



What writing type is exemplified in the passage?

When faced with a difficult academic task, many students turn to tutors for assistance. Tutors range widely in specialty and cost, including tutors who focus exclusively on reading, and others who work in broad categories such as general math. Tutors may be found in variety of ways, including checking with your local school and seeking out prospective tutors online.
When searching for a tutor, however, recognize that different specialties may incur additional fees or charges.
When selecting a tutor, consider establishing a trial period to ensure personality types mesh well and services deliver what they promise.

  1. narrative
  2. cause/effect
  3. compare/contrast
  4. expository

Answer(s): D



Melanie, a college student, is looking for a bargain bag. She needs something she can use for school that will last her through the semester.

Black Messenger Bag
Purse Size: Large
Purse Cost: $30
Purse Durability: Extremely Durable

Mustard Yellow Cross-Body Purse
Purse Size: Medium
Purse Cost: $14.99
Purse Durability: Medium Durability

Studded Clutch
Purse Size: Mini
Purse Cost: $65
Purse Durability: Delicate

Given her need for a durable, relatively low-cost bag, which of the purses is the best choice for her?

  1. the black messenger bag
  2. the studded clutch
  3. the cross-body purse
  4. None of the bags would work for Melanie.

Answer(s): A



Michelle is expected to attend a gala with her husband. She needs a place to store her small wallet and the gala tickets.

Black Messenger Bag
Purse Size: Large
Purse Cost: $30
Purse Durability: Extremely Durable

Mustard Yellow Cross-Body Purse
Purse Size: Medium
Purse Cost: $14.99
Purse Durability: Medium Durability

Studded Clutch
Purse Size: Mini
Purse Cost: $65
Purse Durability: Delicate

Which of the purses described would best suit Michelle’s needs?

  1. the cross-body bag
  2. the black messenger bag
  3. the studded clutch
  4. None of the purses would suit Michelle’s needs.

Answer(s): C






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