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Question 9 • English Language Arts 12

Read the paragraph. For Keith, performing in the class play was like trying to do calculus while jumping on a trampoline. He could either remember his lines or move around the stage, but not both. Then there were the props. How was he supposed to remember when to pick something up and where to put it down if he was supposed to be paying to attention to what he needed to say? Which statement best expresses the meaning of the analogy in the paragraph?

Answer
A
Many people enjoy being anonymous rather than being in the spotlight.
B
It is difficult to complete multiple tasks at the same time.
C
It is better to do one thing at a time than to do many things at once.
D
Many people underestimate the difficulty of performing.

Explanation

The analogy compares performing in the play to doing a difficult mental task while also handling a physical one. Keith struggles to remember his lines, move around the stage, and manage the props at the same time. This shows that completing multiple tasks simultaneously is difficult, so the best choice is “It is difficult to complete multiple tasks at the same time.”

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