Marvels of the Modern World

The author included the section "How High Can We Go?" most likely to emphasize that --

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• D

The reader can infer that future skyscrapers may surpass 3,000 feet because --

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which of the following is the best summary of the article?

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• D

Which idea from the article does the photograph of the Burj Khalifa emphasize?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which sentence best supports the idea that the use of skyscrapers was a practical solution to a problem?

• A

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• D

The organization of paragraph 2 focuses on the limitations of buildings in the early nineteenth century to show that --

• F

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• J

What is the meaning of the word withstand in paragraph 3?

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Which sentence in the student's summary is unnecessary?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which idea is developed throughout the section "A Growing Need for Height"?

• A

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• D

Based on the information in paragraph 4, which generalization can be made?

• F

• G

• H

• J