The complete question is:
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
Mrs. park’s biology class is discussing the components of healthy garden soil. one student mentions that her community garden has a compost pile and that members of the garden can use the compost for free. she says that she uses the compost now and has found it to be much more effective than fertilizers sold at the store. which follow-up question best demonstrates attention to the topic and point of view of the speaker?
a: how have you been able to gain so much important knowledge about gardening?
b: what kinds of things do garden members find are beneficial to compost?
c: what differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?
d: why would you use compost in a garden when fertilizer is inexpensive and easy to use?
Answer:
c: what differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?
Explanation:
In the given excerpt the topic of discussion was how use of compost was better than the fertiliser being sold in at the store.
It was stated that the compost was free for everyone to use. So cost wise it will be a better option than fertiliser. Clearly the speaker is in support of compost use over fertiliser.
A follow up question that shows attention and supports the point of view of the speaker is: What differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?
This prompts the speaker to expantiate on the what makes compost a better option for gardening
The tone of this passage is light and affectionate.
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
‘The Crab that Played with the Sea’ is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling. The story is very entertaining which deals with different animals and their antics. If we go through the excerpt provided, we will get to known that the author have used a very light and adoring tone.
The author have used words such as ‘evening’, ‘wise’, and ‘own little girl daughter’ which conveys affectionate tone. It states how the magician makes animals obedient through his play.
Answer: Where is the story though?
Explanation:
Answer:
E. None of the above
Explanation:
According to the paragraph, the author reminds us that working with unconventional ideas can produce anxiety so it is important to be open-minded and organized.
Therefore an example that is given of anxiety-producing behavior is none of the given options because none of the given options are examples of working with unconventional ideas.
Answer 1 True
Answer 2 True
Answer 3 True