Starting a Successful Business

What is the text structure of the passage Starting a Successful Business?

• Ⓐ Chronology

• Ⓑ Description 

• Ⓒ Problem & Solution 

• Ⓓ Sequence

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This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B. 

Part A: What is the author’s perspective about starting your own business?

• Ⓐ You can make a profit if you check out the competition.

• Ⓑ The best way to become successful is put in lots of hard work.

• Ⓒ The only way to become successful is to make a business plan.

• Ⓓ It is important that you feel compassionate towards busy people.

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Part B: Select two details from the passage that support your response to Part A.

(Part A: The best way to become successful is put in lots of hard work.)

• Ⓐ “Suppose you like dogs, have free time, and feel compassionate towards people with busy schedules.” (Step 1)

• Ⓑ “If there’s already another dog-walking service in your neighborhood, your business has a smaller chance at success.” (Step 2)

• Ⓒ “Compile a business plan and a budget.” (Step 3)

• Ⓓ “Then set a work schedule for yourself.” (Step 4)

• Ⓔ “You can consider yourself a successful entrepreneur!” (Step 5)

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Read this sentence.  

Most successful businesses need a manager to keep the business running smoothly.  

What is the meaning of the word manager as it is used in the sentence above? 

• Ⓐ able to manage a business

• Ⓑ the study of managing a business

• Ⓒ more than one person who manages

• Ⓓ a person who manages the business

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This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B. 

Part A: What is one claim the author makes in the text Starting a Successful Business?

• Ⓐ Starting a business is a difficult task.

• Ⓑ Starting a business can be rewarding and successful. 

• Ⓒ Starting a business can cost more money than you make.

• Ⓓ Starting a business is only successful if you make a profit.

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Part B: Select two details from the passage that support your response to Part A.

(Part A: Ⓑ Starting a business can be rewarding and successful.)

• Ⓐ “Becoming an entrepreneur is hard work.” 

• Ⓑ  “But if you’re dedicated and have excellent organizational skills, it can be rewarding-”

• Ⓒ “Ask prospective clients about their likes and needs.”

• Ⓓ “If there’s already a dog-walking service in your neighborhood, your business has a smaller change at success.”

• Ⓔ “If you have money left over after your business expenses are paid, you’ve made a profit.”

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