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Which option is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?

Many cities struggle with public transportation needs. New subway construction is expensive, and space for above-ground rail lines is limited. Adding more buses can’t always reduce street congestion. Transit users dislike fare increases, but that is one way to raise money for improvements. _________________________________.

• Public transportation was cheaper in the past.

• There are no easy solutions to transit problems.

• There are various ways to eliminate the need for cars.

• There are various ways to eliminate the need for cars.

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Industrialization was one cause of these changes.

(1) In 1900, more than 85% of the world’s population farmed their own food. (2) However, several developments led people to move from the country to the city. (3) This new type of economy depended on factories that were located close to raw materials, power and transportation. (4) These sites attracted many workers. (5) Hence, there was a shift from rural settings to urban centres.

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Which sentence would be the best to conclude the following paragraph?

It is important to bring your vehicle to an immediate but safe stop when an emergency vehicle approaches with its lights or siren on. React quickly. Use your signals to alert other drivers of your intent to pull over. This will ensure your own and their safety.

• Driving an emergency-service vehicle can be challenging.

• Emergency-service personnel require specialized safety training.

• Different emergency vehicles will have different-coloured flashing lights.

• Always be prepared to clear the road safely for emergency vehicles.

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(1) Beavers are natural engineers. (2) These mammals occupy slow-moving streams and build dams of sticks and mud. (3) Their dams, which average 10 m to 100 m in length, raise water levels to create ponds. (4) They are one of Canada’s national symbols. (5) Beavers are relentless in their efforts to shape their environment.

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The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program provides service dogs to Canadians with disabilities. (2) Puppies attend a training school after spending their first year with a foster family. (3) The foster family teaches puppies basic obedience and exposes them to everyday experiences. (4) The puppies can be taught many tricks. (5) A puppy wearing a green Lions Foundation jacket is likely training for a future of service.

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Dried fruit, on the other hand, requires no preparation and is a good option for some people if time is limited.

(1) If you plan ahead, it is easy to have healthy choices on hand when you are hungry. (2) Raw vegetables, such as peppers or cucumbers, are easy to eat on the go but require some effort to cut up. (3) These natural snacks will help you avoid eating junk food. (4) When you make nutritious choices, snacks can give you what you need to keep going throughout the day.

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They were originally chew sticks made from twigs, feathers, bones and even porcupine quills.

The first toothbrush dates back over 3000 years. (2) In the 1700s, bristled toothbrushes began to appear. (3) Today, they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. (4) With so many choices, it is easy to have good dental hygiene.

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Traffic is busy on city streets. (2) Cars, pedestrians and cyclists must share them. (3) Pedestrians often cross the street where it is convenient but not always where it is safe. (4) Tall buildings often line the streets. (5) Navigating city streets can be a challenge.

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