SPJ Saying It Clearly: Adverbs and Opinion-Marking Signals

According to the passage, why should Korean wives build a strong support system with other military wives?

• To share responsibilities and help with household chores.

• To feel less isolated and more understood.

• To receive financial support and resources.

• To compete with other wives for attention.

What opinion-marking signal is used by the author in the second sentence?

• "Additionally"

• "Most importantly"

• "In my opinion"

• "Perhaps"

What can we conclude from the passage about the importance of focusing on one's strengths, rather than weaknesses?

• Focusing on weaknesses helps to solve problems faster.

• Focusing on strengths leads to a stronger sense of purpose and resilience.

• Focusing on strengths makes life easier and without challenges.

• Focusing on strengths is a waste of time.

If Korean soldiers' wives want to cope with sadness when their husbands are far away, what should they do?

• Rely on their husbands for emotional support even when they are far away.

• Build a strong support system and engage in activities they enjoy.

• Wait for their husbands to return before making any decisions.

• Ignore their feelings and try to forget their husbands.

Which statement in the passage uses emotive language to convey the hope that the writer has for Korean soldiers' wives if they can find activities or hobbies that give them a sense of purpose?

• Korean soldiers' wives can become stronger by focusing on their own personal growth and resilience.

• I believe that a very practical way to do this is to build a strong support system with other military wives.

• It will be helpful to find activities or hobbies that bring them joy can provide a sense of purpose and control.

• Perhaps they must remember that their strength is not defined by their struggles, but by how they overcome them.

Imagine that you were the writer of this paragraph, and you have succeeded on persuading the wife of a soldier to remain strong for their marriage. What will the wife most likely say to express her hopefulness?

• "I feel contented knowing that I can grow stronger and keep supporting my family."

• "I feel inspired to focus on my own growth and resilience, no matter the challenges."

• "I feel thankful that everything will be easy once my husband returns."

• "I feel amused by the idea of staying strong when it's so hard to do so."

Dear Teenager,

 

I know that sometimes life feels really hard, and it might seem like there’s no way to get through tough times. But (probably, truly) the most important thing you can do is focus on your own growth and resilience. Even though it might not feel (easy, happy), it helps to have people around you who understand what you’re going through. Surround yourself with friends, family, or people who can support you, because you don’t have to face everything alone.

 

I want you to (make, know) that your strength isn't defined by how difficult things seem right now, but by how you rise above them. It may seem (confusing, awful) at times, but remember, you have the power to get through challenges and come out stronger. Keep going, and don’t give up!

 

With hope,

AI 091092

1. 1. But (probably, truly) the most important thing you can do is focus on your own growth and resilience.

Dear Teenager,

 

I know that sometimes life feels really hard, and it might seem like there’s no way to get through tough times. But (probably, truly) the most important thing you can do is focus on your own growth and resilience. Even though it might not feel (easy, happy), it helps to have people around you who understand what you’re going through. Surround yourself with friends, family, or people who can support you, because you don’t have to face everything alone.

 

I want you to (make, know) that your strength isn't defined by how difficult things seem right now, but by how you rise above them. It may seem (confusing, awful) at times, but remember, you have the power to get through challenges and come out stronger. Keep going, and don’t give up!

 

With hope,

AI 091092

2. 2. Even though it might not feel (easy, happy), it helps to have people around you who understand what you’re going through.

Dear Teenager,

 

I know that sometimes life feels really hard, and it might seem like there’s no way to get through tough times. But (probably, truly) the most important thing you can do is focus on your own growth and resilience. Even though it might not feel (easy, happy), it helps to have people around you who understand what you’re going through. Surround yourself with friends, family, or people who can support you, because you don’t have to face everything alone.

 

I want you to (make, know) that your strength isn't defined by how difficult things seem right now, but by how you rise above them. It may seem (confusing, awful) at times, but remember, you have the power to get through challenges and come out stronger. Keep going, and don’t give up!

 

With hope,

AI 091092

3. 3. I want you to (make, know) that your strength isn't defined by how difficult things seem right now, but by how you rise above them.

Dear Teenager,

 

I know that sometimes life feels really hard, and it might seem like there’s no way to get through tough times. But (probably, truly) the most important thing you can do is focus on your own growth and resilience. Even though it might not feel (easy, happy), it helps to have people around you who understand what you’re going through. Surround yourself with friends, family, or people who can support you, because you don’t have to face everything alone.

 

I want you to (make, know) that your strength isn't defined by how difficult things seem right now, but by how you rise above them. It may seem (confusing, awful) at times, but remember, you have the power to get through challenges and come out stronger. Keep going, and don’t give up!

 

With hope,

AI 091092

4. 4. It may seem (confusing, awful) at times, but remember, you have the power to get through challenges and come out stronger.