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Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Viele's work had an impact on the development of Manhattan island? Viele proposed that structures be made with locally made concrete mixed with water sources on the island. Residents of Manhattan Island find it easy to grow gardens due to the well-established water map. Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map. Builders must analyze potential sites for stability, which affects the building type and zoning options. When evaluating an author's point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider?

A. The author's written use of jargon and informal language

B. The author's personal or business interest in the subject

C. The author's biographical information, such as date of birth

D. The author's success in achieving the purpose of their writing

Answer Explanation:

Understanding the author's motivations, biases, or potential conflicts of interest can provide valuable insights into their point of view and the perspective from which they approach the subject matter.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

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  • Q #1: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?

    A. Because she did-or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years.

    B. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible.

    C. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room.

    D. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks.

    Answer Explanation

    This phrase injects a humorous and slightly ironic tone, suggesting that Alice will own the place in 30 years once she finishes paying her mortgage, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the otherwise fearful situation.

  • Q #2: Sales Associate Position Salary: $15 to $18 per hour Job Type: Full time or Part time Shift and Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends About Us: Button Land is the number one destination for buttons. We are dedicated to providing any button our customers could need. In addition to utility buttons, we stock a variety of antique and vintage buttons. Our team is passionate about helping our customers find the perfect button. Qualifications: Previous sales and customer service experience preferred but will consider candidates without this experience who have a passion for buttons. Candidates must have strong communication, time management, and social skills. All candidates must be willing to work weekends. Which of the following could a reader conclude is true based on the Information in the passage?

    A. The successful applicant would not be asked to work weekends.

    B. An applicant will not be hired without previous experience in sales.

    C. An applicant should have a passion for buttons and zippers.

    D. The successful applicant should have open availability.

    Answer Explanation

    The passage mentions, "All candidates must be willing to work weekends," suggesting that having open availability, including weekends, is a requirement for the position.

  • Q #3: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement Which of the following time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage?

    A. From when she was looking at the basement door and then entering it

    B. From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement

    C. From the night when she heard the loudest noises and then couldn't sleep

    D. From when she opened the basement door until she saw the calico cat looking unimpressed

    Answer Explanation

    The passage mentions that Alice heard especially loud crashes the previous night, but it doesn't provide details or events between that night and the moment she decides to confront the ghost. This creates a gap in the sequence during that time frame.