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Read a sentence from Cameron's essay.Some readers may come to the realization that the contrast between Andrés and Daniel's basketball abilities highlights the unfairness of natural talent versus dedicated practice in sports.Which revision makes Cameron's sentence more concise without losing precision?

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"Some readers may realize that…"
B
"The contrast between…"
C
"…between the boys' basketball abilities…"
D
"…versus dedicated practice."
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Read a sentence from Lucia's essay.Sibling dynamics in competitive environments can significantly impact personal growth and self-perception, as illustrated by Andrés and Daniel's experiences in basketball.Which revision makes Lucia's sentence more precise?

A
"Sibling dynamics in certain environments…"
B
"…can impact personal growth and self-perception…"
C
"…as illustrated by Andrés and Daniel's contrasting experiences…"
D
"… experiences in the basketball game."
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Read Isla's sentence.Sometimes, those who find things easy cannot understand the difficulty of doing something well.Which piece of dialogue provides the best supporting evidence for her sentence?

A
"Ready for the game, Andrés?"
B
"Daniel, you're on fire tonight!"
C
"I'm just having fun out there."
D
"Just relax. Don't overthink it."
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Read a sentence from Ravi's essay.The poem illustrates, through the use of metaphors, that success can only be appreciated by someone who knows failure.Which revision makes Ravi's sentence more concise without losing its precision?

A
"The poem illustrates that success…"
B
"…through metaphors..."
C
"…can be appreciated…"
D
"…by a person who knows failure."
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Read Luca's sentence.Daniel seems to excel effortlessly in sports, sinking three-point shots with ease, Andrés must work tirelessly to achieve even minor victories.Which revision corrects an error?

A
adding the word "While" to the beginning of the sentence
B
removing the suffix "-ly" from the word "effortlessly"
C
removing the hyphen from "three-point"
D
changing "victories" to "victoryes"
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Read Taylor's paragraph.(1) During the game, Andrés plays a supporting role, focusing on defense and teamwork while Daniel takes center stage. (2) However, when the game is tied in the final moments. (3) Coach Ramirez unexpectedly calls on Andrés to take a crucial shot after Daniel passes him the ball. (4) In that tense moment, Andrés channels all his hard work and practice into making the game-winning shot, leading his team to victory.Which revision corrects an error?

A
removing the phrase "During the game" in sentence 1
B
combining sentences 2 and 3 by making the period a comma
C
adding a comma after the word "shot" in sentence 3
D
breaking sentence 4 into two sentences at the word "shot"
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Read Maya's thesis statement.Success is best done with hard work, leading you to grow emotionally and get a sense of achievement.Which revision best improves her statement's effectiveness?

A
Success is most fulfilling when achieved by hard work, as it builds character, instills a sense of accomplishment, and provides lasting satisfaction.
B
When a person grows emotionally and can feel a sense of achievement in something they worked on, then they will feel the hard work was worth it.
C
Success leads to emotional growth when you succeed in completing hard work.
D
Hard work leads to the most fulfilling success a person can feel.
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Read a sentence from Nina's essay.Andrés' journey from self-doubt to self-confidence demonstrates how perseverance and hard work can lead to growth and unexpected success at the end of the story.How should Nina revise this sentence for concision?

A
Remove the phrase "to self-confidence."
B
Reorder "perseverance" and "hard work."
C
Add the word "personal" before "growth."
D
Remove the phrase "at the end of the story."
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Read Arjun's thesis statement.True success is more meaningful after persistent struggle and hard work.Which revision best improves his statement's effectiveness?

A
After a person struggles to be successful, they can tackle more challenging tasks because they have more confidence.
B
Success is important to everyone who wants to be successful in their lives.
C
Overcoming challenges shapes character, enhances perseverance, and leads to more fulfilling accomplishments.
D
True success is more rewarding after consistent effort and perseverance.
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Read a sentence from Suki's essay.The lines of Dickinson's poem suggest that one must experience an intense lack or desire for success to fully appreciate it.Which statement provides the best supporting evidence for her sentence?

A
Dickinson uses the phrase "sorest need" to emphasize this idea, referring to desperation.
B
Dickinson keeps the images of a hard-fought battle vague, highlighting a soldier's failure.
C
Dickinson uses the word "victory" to emphasize this idea, referring to success.
D
Dickinson keeps the poem short, highlighting the idea that success is fleeting.

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