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You are writing an essay about why it is best to save your money over time, rather than spending it right away.

Which statement BEST supports the argument to save money?

• By saving money now, people can be more secure in the future.

• When people get a lot of money, they usually spend it wisely.

• The old saying, "A fool and his money are soon parted" is not true.

• Having money and spending money are two different things.

You have been assigned to write an essay arguing for the importance of doing volunteer work. Which statement supports this thesis?

• Volunteering can be exhausting.

• I did volunteer work at a children's hospital.

• Through volunteer work, one is enabled to grow as a person.

• Some say that volunteer work isn't as important as paid work.

You are writing a paragraph about why students should be allowed to chew gum at school. Which statement could function as support for your argument?

• Sometimes students put their gum under their desks, which is disgusting.

• Students sometimes blow bubbles, which can be a distraction to other students.

• Many types of gum help students to maintain fresh breath and have clean teeth.

• Some students like to chew gum, while others don't.

Excerpt from Working Like a Dog

David James

Performing Dogs

5 Many dogs make people laugh and smile by appearing in television shows and movies. These dogs work with a trainer to learn special tricks. They must also be trained to know when to bark and when to walk off the set. Other dogs work at dog shows, which feature different kinds of dogs. The dogs must be very smart and hardworking to win a prize at a dog show. Some dogs also perform in obstacle courses. These are special events where dogs will race through a course that has stairs to walk up or tunnels to crawl through. The dogs with the fastest times win prizes.

What is the BEST summary of paragraph 5?

• Dogs can be trained to guard or herd livestock.

• Dogs can help people by learning to assist them.

• Dogs can amuse people by entertaining them in shows.

• Dogs can use their excellent sense of smell to help others.

You are writing a paragraph telling why you think that students shouldn't have to wear school uniforms. Which choice below would make a good supporting sentence for this paragraph?

• School uniforms are a very controversial topic.

• School uniforms tend to enhance a sense of school pride.

• If students are forced to wear uniforms, their sense of individual identity is destroyed.

• School uniforms can be ugly, or they can be rather sharp-looking; it all depends on the designer.