When Sofia went in for her yearly check-up, her doctor suggested that they do a blood test to get an update on her hypokalemia, since its decreasing levels were worrisome in the past.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Not enough.' The prefix 'hypo-' means 'under' or 'not enough,' as seen in the word 'hypokalemia,' which refers to low levels of potassium. 'Better' (choice A), 'Above' (choice B), and 'Too much' (choice C) are all incorrect because they do not convey the meaning of insufficient or low levels associated with hypokalemia.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer as it demonstrates the correct punctuation of a quotation. In this sentence, the comma is correctly placed inside the quotation marks after 'party' and 'Blayne.' This follows the standard rule in punctuation where commas and periods should always be placed inside the closing quotation mark. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B incorrectly places a period before the closing quotation mark after 'Jessica,' which is not necessary. Choice C misses a comma inside the quotation marks after 'party,' leading to incorrect punctuation. Choice D incorrectly capitalizes 'If' within the quotation, which is not part of the original sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In sentence C, 'Jorge assigned the class some math problems,' 'the class' is the indirect object receiving the direct object 'some math problems.' In this sentence, 'the class' is the recipient of the action, making it the indirect object. The other choices do not contain an indirect object. In sentences A, B, and D, there are no instances of an indirect object. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it introduces the historical origin of yoga, which is the main focus of the paragraph. This sentence sets the context by providing a foundational understanding of where and when yoga originated. Choice A talks about the mention of yoga in the Vedas but does not provide information about the historical development of yoga itself. Choice B discusses the travel of yoga masters to the West, which is a later development in the history of yoga and not the starting point. Choice C refers to a shift in yoga philosophy without directly addressing its origins, making it less suitable as a topic sentence compared to choice D.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B) bucks because it is slang for dollars. In the context of the sentence, "bucks" is a colloquial term used to refer to money. This word is informal and not commonly used in formal or academic writing. Option A) is not the correct answer because it is the complete sentence that contains the slang term "bucks." Option C) "can't" is a contraction of "cannot," which is a standard English word and not slang. Option D) "beret" is a specific type of hat and is a standard vocabulary word, not slang. Educationally, identifying slang terms is important for students as it helps them understand different registers of language and how language use varies in different contexts. It also reinforces the importance of using appropriate language in different settings, such as academic writing versus informal conversations. Understanding slang can also help students with comprehension in real-life situations where informal language is used.