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Alex ____ swimming in the pool yesterday.

Which of the following verbs can be correctly placed in the sentence above?

• go

• is

• was

• will be

Unlike some exercises that focus on just one muscle group, swimming is a full-body workout. It engages your arms, legs, core, and back, all while being gentle on your joints. The water's resistance builds strength and endurance, and moving through it improves your cardiovascular health. Swimming can also help you burn calories and manage your weight. Beyond the physical benefits, swimming is also great for your mind! It can lower stress levels and improve mood and boost your mood. So grab your swimsuit and jump in! Swimming is a fun and effective way to stay healthy and happy.

Choose the sentence that best states the opinion of the author.

• Swimming is boring and only good for hot days.

• Swimming is only good for keeping your muscles in shape.

• Swimming is a great exercise to take care of your body and brain.

• Swimming is a fun activity, but it can only be done in the summer.

Unlike some exercises that focus on just one muscle group, swimming is a full-body workout. It engages your arms, legs, core, and back, all while being gentle on your joints. The water's resistance builds strength and endurance, and moving through it improves your cardiovascular health. Swimming can also help you burn calories and manage your weight. Beyond the physical benefits, swimming is also great for your mind! ​ (a)   it can lower stress levels and improve mood and boost your mood. So grab your swimsuit and jump in! Swimming is a fun and effective way to stay healthy and happy.

• Specifically,
• Therefore,
• However,
• Furthermore,

I would like to go swimming this summer. I do not know how to swim.

What is the BEST way to join the two sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

• I would like to go swimming this summer but, I do not know how to swim.

• I would like to go swimming this summer, but I do not know how to swim.

• I would like to go swimming this summer but I do not know how to swim.

• I would like to go swimming this summer, but, I do not know how to swim.

Swimming pool rules state that loud or disruptive behavior, including shouting, is prohibited.

Which of the following is a SYNONYM for shouting?

• yelling

• whispering

• dancing

• talking