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Example In paragraph 6, the author discusses “The thriving obsidian operation” in order to… Why does the author mention the survival of “snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles” in paragraph 3? What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?
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Example Look at the four squares [ n ] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage . In fact, goods could be shipped more cheaply across the much greater distance of the Atlantic Ocean than they could from western New York to coastal cities. Where would the sentence best fit? Click on a square [ ] to add the sentence to the passage . Transportation was becoming less of a problem for those who wished to move west and for those who had farm surpluses to send to market . [ ] Prior to 1815, western farmers who did not live on navigable waterways were connected to them only by dirt roads and mountain trails . [ ] Livestock could be driven across the mountains, but the cost of transporting bulky grains in this fashion was several times greater than their value in eastern markets . [ ] The first step toward an improvement of western transportation was the construction of turnpikes . [ ] These roads made possible a reduction in transportation costs and thus stimulated the commercialization of agriculture along their routes .
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An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This question is worth 2 points.
Reflection Take a moment to reflect on what you’ve learned about the Reading section. Think of two ways you can improve your reading skills, and write them down on a separate sheet of paper. For example: • Practice reading academic articles and identifying main ideas. • Work on understanding the meaning of unfamiliar words by analyzing the context.
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