Making Inferences

The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader imagine -

• what it is like to attend one of Ma's concerts

• what Ma's cello and bow look like

• how Ma feels when he is performing for an audience

• why Ma has played his cello at so many concerts

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Why does the author italicize the word "the" in the last sentences of paragraph 5?

• to emphasize that Dwight Edwards is a well-known player

• to show that the announcer is a friend of Dwight Edwards

• to emphasize the skills that make Dwight Edwards a great player

• to suggest that no other players are name Dwight Edwards

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From the information presented in paragraph 2, the reader can conclude that Wright's invention -

• cost more to make than the government was willing to pay

• required chemicals that were difficult to get

• displayed characteristics that he did not expect

• was the reason he was offered a job in the labratory

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The author included the quotation most likely to highlight Ma's -

• popularity

• sense of humor

• accomplishments

• great talent

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Which idea is supported by the photograph?

• Jackson had to make many repairs to the car as he traveled

• Jackson refilled his gasoline tanks at general stores along his trip

• Jackson traveled a great distance between stops along his trip

• Jackson was welcomed by crowds when he arrived in a new town

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Based on the information in paragraph 4, why does the tree trunk appear dark in the thermal image?

• to make the koala easier to see

• to show it absorbs heat from the koala

• to represent its cooler temperature

• to illustrate the water inside the tree trunk

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Which of these ideas is supported by the information in paragraphs 5 and 6?

• water helps the wood frog thaw its limbs

• the temperature of its surroundings determines how long a wood frog stays frozen

• the time it takes for a wood frog to thaw is equal to the time it takes for the frog to freeze

• the wood frog thaws faster than its surroundings

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What is the most likely the reason the author included the information in paragraph 10?

• to explain what robots of the future will be required to do

• to highlight the effectiveness of using humanoid robots in space

• to support the idea that the businesses should work together on inventions

• to describe the next stage for the humanoid robot

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Which sentence from the selection best shows that Catchings cares about other people?

• Catchings always sat up front and stayed after class to ask questions about the lessons.

• During her four years at the university, the Lady Vols had an overall record of 134 wins and only 10 losses, partly because of Catchings's outstanding play.

• Most importantly, she combines her love for basketball with her passion for helping children achieve their dreams.

• She strongly believes - and is living proof - that working hard and having confidence can help anyone succeed.

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Which sentence from the selection shows that Wagner was a positive influence on others?

• Wagner would load about 2,000 pounds of coal onto a cart each day, earning 70 cents for a day's hard labor.

• Wagner's love for the game would help him become one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

• For much of that time, he was the best hitter in the National League.

• Wagner tried to retire, but his coaches persuaded him to keep playing because they believed the team benefited from his leadership.

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