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

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The passage does not suggest that Olympic runners ran barefoot before 195o.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Unprocessed in this context means natural and untreated, as it refers to whole foods.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The main idea is that super foods are low in calories but provide essential nutrients with significant health benefits.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The tone is uncertain because the author raises questions about the efficacy of aromatherapy.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The passage discusses the challenges and symptoms associated with sickle-cell anemia, portraying a somber and serious tone. The descriptions of persistent pain, difficulties, and the impact on individuals' lives make the overall tone fairly grim. The essay focuses on the hardships faced by individuals with sickle-cell anemia, highlighting the severity of the disease. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because the tone of the essay is not informal, insensitive, or uplifting. It is important to consider the language used, the subject matter, and the overall emotional impact of the text to determine the tone accurately.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tolerance in this context refers to endurance, particularly in relation to pain.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The author's attitude toward yoga seems to be positive and sincere. Earnest (choice A) would be a good description of this tone.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The passage does not mention the divisions that make up the current CDC.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: This is an opinion that cannot be objectively verified.