Which might be a good title for this passage?

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Question 1 of 9

Which might be a good title for this passage?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 9

What is the meaning of the word tolerance as used in the last paragraph about Yoga?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 9

Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about Hypertension?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The passage clearly states that there are treatments for hypertension, so the statement that there is presently no reliable treatment for hypertension cannot be inferred from the text. Choice A can be inferred from paragraph 3 where it mentions losing weight to decrease blood pressure. Choice C can be inferred from paragraph 1 where it states that African Americans are more likely to have hypertension. Choice D can be inferred from paragraph 2 where it explains that older people are most often diagnosed with hypertension due to changes in blood vessels as they age.

Question 4 of 9

What is the author's primary purpose in writing the essay about Concussions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 9

Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about Barefoot Running?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 6 of 9

Choose the best summary of the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The best summary of the passage is choice B. The passage discusses concerns about the impact of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) on health, particularly its link to obesity. It mentions a recent study on rats that confirms suspicions about HFCS contributing to unhealthful weight gains. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they introduce recommendations or implications not explicitly mentioned in the passage. Choice A goes beyond the information by stating that scientists recommend removing HFCS from grocery products, choice C suggests that using HFCS is preferable until more research is done, and choice D implies immediate healthful results on overweight patients by avoiding HFCS, as suggested by the AMA, which is not supported by the passage.

Question 7 of 9

Which might be a good title for this passage?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 8 of 9

Identify the overall tone of the essay about Sunny-Side Up.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 9 of 9

What is the author's primary purpose in writing the essay about High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'To inform.' The essay provides detailed information about High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), discussing its impact on health, how it is derived, its link to health issues like obesity, and the ongoing debates surrounding its consumption and health implications. The primary goal of the author is to educate the readers about HFCS and its effects, rather than persuade them to take a particular stance (choice B), entertain them (choice C), or analyze the topic in depth (choice D). The essay presents facts, studies, and expert opinions to inform the audience about the controversies and health risks associated with HFCS consumption, aiming to enhance the readers' knowledge and understanding of this sweetener's implications on health.

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