Based on the first selection, the reader can conclude that Pete Murphy would most likely -

agree with Arielle Broomfield's statements

Which sentence should Hamadi remove to make his argument more convincing?

They obviously don't care about children's safety.

How do the main purposes of the selections differ?

First selection informs; second selection persuades.

Some climbing boulders are eight feet high. Hamadi uses this sentence to -

help the reader imagine what the boulders look like

Hamadi organizes the information in paragraph 4 of the second selection mostly by -

proposing solutions to make playgrounds safer

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1
Based on the first selection, the reader can conclude that Pete Murphy would most likely -
let his son continue to play on climbing boulders
not attend the city council meeting
agree with Arielle Broomfield's statements
refuse to sign the online petition
2
In para. 2 of the first selection, the word spearheading indicates that Arielle Broomfield is -
leading the campaign
supporting the campaign
aware of the campaign
against the campaign
3
Both selections include information about -
television news reports
the Texas Department of State Health Services
Arielle Broomfield
the City Council meeting
4
Which sentence should Hamadi remove to make his argument more convincing?
We have to pass tougher standards for playground equipment.
A little girl fell and broke her arm.
They obviously don't care about children's safety.
I love playgrounds, but some of the equipment is dangerous.
5
Which definition matches the meaning of natural in paragraph 3 of the second selection?
related by blood
produced by nature
not altered or disguised
expected and accepted
6
Viewers who saw Pete Murphy's interview on television most likely felt -
sympathetic
discouraged
confused
unconcerned
7
How do the main purposes of the selections differ?
First selection persuades; second selection informs.
First selection informs; second selection persuades.
First selection analyzes; second selection describes.
First selection entertains; the second selection persuades.
8
Some climbing boulders are eight feet high. Hamadi uses this sentence to -
emphasize the danger of playground equipment
help the reader imagine what the boulders look like
compare the different sizes of climbing boulders
suggest that not all playground equipment is dangerous
9
In para. 1 of the second selection, what does Hamadi mostly rely on to support his argument?
Expert testimony
News reports
Internet research
Personal experience
10
Hamadi organizes the information in paragraph 4 of the second selection mostly by -
describing how playground equipment is made
explaining the effects of serious injuries
comparing different types of playground equipment
proposing solutions to make playgrounds safer
11
Which idea is mentioned only in Hamadi's letter?
Wood chips and mats
Climbing boulders
The online petition
A girl who broke her arm
12
In paragraph 4 of the first selection, the word incomprehensible means that something -
cannot be understood
helps understanding
is understandable
can be understood again

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