Mariano Luiz King
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Passage: Although the road was flooded, the team continued delivering supplies, showing remarkable dedication.
What is the main idea of the passage?
The use of 'Although' indicates a conflict (flooded road) that serves to highlight the central point: the team's commitment to their task regardless of the barrier.
Passage: The customer looked at the price tag on the designer jacket, let out a sharp gasp, and quickly placed it back on the rack.
What can be reasonably inferred?
The reaction (sharp gasp) combined with the action (quickly placing it back) after seeing the price tag suggests 'sticker shock' - an unexpected high price.
Passage: Oh, great. Another flat tire. This is exactly what I needed to make this absolutely perfect day even better.
What is the author's tone?
The author says 'perfect day even better' to describe a clearly bad situation (flat tire), using irony to express their frustration.
Passage: The politician's EQUIVOCAL answers frustrated the reporters, who wanted a simple 'yes' or 'no' rather than vague deflections.
Based on context, what does the word 'equivocal' most nearly mean?
The contrast between 'vague deflections' and a 'simple yes or no' indicates that 'equivocal' refers to being unclear or having more than one interpretation.
Passage: Because heavy rains washed out the bridge on Highway 9, commuters were forced to take a lengthy detour through the mountains.
Which best describes the passage’s structure?
The 'heavy rains' are the cause, and the 'lengthy detour' is the result (effect) of that cause.
Passage: Public transit systems reduce traffic congestion and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Expanding these networks should be a top priority for growing municipalities.
What is the primary argument of the passage?
The text lists benefits related to logistics (less traffic) and environment (lower emissions) to support a call to action for cities to prioritize expansion.
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