Question

1. which transition would best begin sentence 4 to connect ideas logically? a. for example, b. therefore, c. meanwhile, d. however, 17. the word personalized most nearly means a. standardized b. customized c. random d. unchanged 18. which change would improve paragraph cohesion? a. add sentence about student attendance b. remove sentence 2 c. no change d. change topic to sports grammar/writing passage 2 — human - interest (community/art/creativity) the newly opened community arts center has quickly become a hub of creativity. residents can attend workshops in painting, music, and sculpture, fostering collaboration and skill development. the staff are encouraging local artists to display their work in the gallery, creating a rotating exhibit. attendance has already increased significantly, showing how communities value spaces that promote artistic engagement and social connection. by providing opportunities for learning, exploration, and expression, the center strengthens ties among residents. questions 19. which correction is needed in sentence 3? a. the staff is encouraging b. the staff encourage c. staffs are encouraging d. no change 20. which correction best fixes the error in sentence 4? a. value b. values c. valuing d. no change

Explanation:

1. "Therefore" is used to show a result or conclusion. Since there is no indication of an example, contrast, or parallel - action, "Therefore" is the most logical transition to connect ideas.
2. "Personalized" means made to suit a particular person, which is similar to "customized". "Standardized" is the opposite, "random" has no relation, and "unchanged" is not relevant.
3. The paragraph is about the community arts center, and adding a sentence about student attendance would be off - topic. Removing sentence 2 or changing the topic to sports would disrupt the cohesion. So, no change is needed.
4. "Staff" is a collective noun and can be used with a plural verb "are encouraging". The original is correct, so no change is needed.
5. The subject "the center" is singular, so the verb should be in the third - person singular form "values".

Answer:

1. B. Therefore,
2. B. Customized
3. C. No change
4. D. No change
5. B. values