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Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony.
Options: Describe what its like to live on the moon. , Entertain with a story about astronauts. , Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon. , Inform you about an exciting new technological advance. 

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Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon.

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Describe a delicious dessert.

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Several scientists from NASA, the national space agency, visited a local manufacturing plant yesterday to investigate the possibility of producing a new type of plastic originally developed for space travel. The new plastic is cheaper to produce and more durable than traditional plastics. Scientists expect it will be especially valuable in manufacturing automobiles.

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inform the reader about a new type of plastic.

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The author most likely wrote this selection to - Available in blue, red, or white, this pure wool sweater features long sleeves, a row of six stone buttons, and a collar embroidered with tiny silver flowers.

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Describe what the sweater looks like.

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Options: Inform you about the Persian breed. , Entertain with a story about cats. , Explain how to buy a cat. , Describe what a Persian cat likes to do every day. 

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Inform you about the Persian breed.

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Everyone agrees that recycling is an important way to conserve resources. Recycling plastic and metal reduces waste in landfills and reduces mining and pollution caused by manufacturing new products. If your family does not recycle, contact your local waste management department to find out how you can get started TODAY!

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Persuade you to recycle to conserve resources.

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The author most likely wrote this selection to - Inform the reader about a penmanship class., Persuade the reader to take the penmanship class., Entertain with a story about writing stories., Describe how to write more clearly.

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Persuade the reader to take the penmanship class.

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What does the passage about Kimberly's greenhouse describe?

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Describe what Kimberly's greenhouse looked like.

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What should you do on the first day of school?

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Explain what to do on the first day of school.

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What is the main purpose of the instructions provided for transplanting a rose bush?

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Explain how to transplant a rose bush