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Read the paragraph.Evelyn traveled up the road. She could win, but the climb up Heartbreak Hill wouldn’t be easy. The sound of the rasping breathing of her competitors trailed close behind her. She shifted gears and began going toward the finish line.

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Evelyn traveled up the road.
B
She could win, but the climb up Heartbreak Hill wouldn’t be easy.
C
The sound of the rasping breathing of her competitors trailed close behind her.
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She shifted gears and began going toward the finish line.
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We went down to the blue water’s edge as it lapped lazily against the shore.

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“Blue water’s edge” should be replaced with a more descriptive detail.
B
“Lapped lazily” should be replaced with a more descriptive detail.
C
“Went” should be replaced with a more vivid verb.
D
“Shore” should be replaced with a more precise noun.
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Read the sentences.We spent the morning helping our friend Linda move out of her house. We moved each piece of furniture onto the front porch before moving it into the cargo van.

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pushing
B
shoving
C
loading
D
throwing
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Read the paragraph.We called my little brother "the Vacuum,” because by the age of two, he devoured any food you put in front of him. Pizza, salad, Brussels sprouts—it didn’t matter. One moment his plate would be heaped with food; the next, he would be smiling and licking his lips.

A
inform readers about the nutritional needs of the main character.
B
inform readers about the negative effects of overeating.
C
entertain readers with a description of the main character’s eating.
D
persuade readers that the main character is a messy eater.
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