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In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops' spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

A. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops.

B. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most battles in Asia during WWII.

C. Eleanor Roosevelt hand wrote notes to every troop's family.

D. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended.

Answer Explanation:

This conclusion is supported by the information that in 1943, during the war in the Pacific, Eleanor Roosevelt, as First Lady, went to rally the troops' spirits. This implies that she was First Lady during the war, which suggests that she assumed the role before the war in the Pacific ended.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

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  • Q #1: Letter from the Chair of Elkinsville Ecological Society Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsville, in the recent debate over how this work will go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway     Which of the following statements can be supported by evidence from the passage?

    A. Politicians in Elkinsville will win their efforts to approve the northern expansion of the interstate highway.

    B. A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by the Elkinsville Ecological Society.

    C. There are no Elkinsville Environmental Society members among the city's politicians

    D. The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate.

    Answer Explanation

    This is evident from the passage where the Chair of the Elkinsville Ecological Society expresses disagreement with the claim that the proposed expansion is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway, citing concerns about the construction of new-terrain highway.

  • Q #2: A teacher asks a student to wipe down the whiteboard before leaving for art class, put away the math textbooks before wiping down the whiteboard, and take the daily attendance sheet to the principal on the way to art class. Which of the following should the student do first?

    A. Wipe down the whiteboard.

    B. Go to art class

    C. Put away the math textbooks.

    D. Take the daily attendance sheet to the principal.

    Answer Explanation

    The student should follow the instructions in the order given by the teacher. So, the student should put away the books first.

  • Q #3: Unlike most others who follow along with popular trends, I am able to truly see that the beard is superior to the mustache, First, you have so much more hair and space to work with when styling a beard than you do with a mustache. You can trim and cut a beard into so many styles: The Muttonchop, the Goatee, the Stubble, the Chin Strap. You can even add things to your beard: braids, beads, glitter, and color-the possibilities of what you can add to a beard are endless! There are even professional competitions that surround the stylish nature of beards. Which of the following is a counterclaim to the argument in the passage?

    A. You should grow a beard because they come in a variety of styles.

    B. The beard is not just a passing trend.

    C. Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment.

    D. If you have a beard, you can dye it pink.

    Answer Explanation

    This counterclaim challenges the assertion of the passage by suggesting that there are potential drawbacks to having a beard, particularly in certain professional contexts where facial hair may pose safety or hygiene concerns.