Read the excerpt from Ms. Ragland’s speech, in which she welcomes students to the school career fair. Welcome to the annual career fair. We are honored to have over a hundred representatives for students to learn from today. Each presentation will be only two minutes long, so make sure to pay attention. We hope everyone hears about a career that interests them. Which words or phrases should Ms. Ragland emphasize to illustrate their importance?
Answer
A
annual , today , and hope everyone
B
representatives , minutes , and hears
C
honored , over a hundred , and only
D
fair , for students , and presentation
Explanation
Emphasis should highlight the most important details for students: the school is honored to host the representatives, there are over a hundred representatives, and each presentation is only two minutes long. These phrases stress the scale of the event and the brief time students have to listen. Therefore, the best choice is “honored,” “over a hundred,” and “only.”
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