Based on the information in Paragraph 4, which generalization can be made?

It's difficult to define something that's easily recognized.

The organization of P2 focuses on limitations of buildings in early 19th century to show that--

available technology prevented skyscrapers from being built

The reader can infer that future skyscrapers may surpass 3,000 feet because ---

engineering/tech advances improved design of skyscrapers

Read summary. Which sentence in the student's summary is unnecessary?

New Yorkers were very pleased with these advances.

Which sentence best supports idea that use of skyscrapers was a practical solution to problem?

Since..cities..limited land..sites houses..scarce&expensive

Which of the following is the best summary of the article?

Tall buildings..not easy to construct.new developments.world

The author included the section "How High Can We Go?" most likely to emphasize that-

ability to construct tall buildings has increased over time

Which idea is developed throughout the section "A Growing Need for Height"?

Changing conditions can create unexpected demands.

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1
Based on the information in Paragraph 4, which generalization can be made?
Ordinary people usually know as much as experts do.
Usefulness of building=more important than its size.
It's difficult to define something that's easily recognized.
Skyscrapers are the best attractions to see in a city.
2
The organization of P2 focuses on limitations of buildings in early 19th century to show that--
cost of materials prevented people from building skyscrapers
available technology prevented skyscrapers from being built
people were not interested in improving tall buildings
people preferred to have buildings with many windows
3
The reader can infer that future skyscrapers may surpass 3,000 feet because ---
skyscrapers...........common feature of city skylines .world
engineering/tech advances improved design of skyscrapers
there were few tall buildings at beginning of the 1900s
The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building
4
Read summary. Which sentence in the student's summary is unnecessary?
Use of steel..new construction designs..buildings stronger
New Yorkers were very pleased with these advances.
In late 1800s 3 develop. made building skyscrapers possible.
In addition, invention..elevator..go up/down...bldgs. easily
5
Which sentence best supports idea that use of skyscrapers was a practical solution to problem?
These.buildings gave.architects&engineers demonstrate skills
Skyscrapers echoed art trends..past, linking cities.history.
need for special equip. & designs = building up was costly.
Since..cities..limited land..sites houses..scarce&expensive
6
Which of the following is the best summary of the article?
People. Modern skyscrapers. Today tallest. 1st skyscraper
Throughout history. construct.. inventions.. 1st skyscraper
Though.interest tall buildings.height limited.steel/elevator
Tall buildings..not easy to construct.new developments.world
7
The author included the section "How High Can We Go?" most likely to emphasize that-
need for tall buildings has remained constant over time
new tech & materials lowered cost of building tall buildings
ability to construct tall buildings has increased over time
designs commonly used in today's tall buildings are complex
8
Which idea is developed throughout the section "A Growing Need for Height"?
Cities provide better living environments than rural areas.
Laws help maintain the beauty of an environment.
Opportunities to demonstrate skill are rare.
Changing conditions can create unexpected demands.

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