Question

1. the writer wants to provide a sentence here that will tie the conclusion of the essay to its beginning. which choice does that best? a. no change b. snakes make excellent pets. c. let’s reduce the incidence of snake bites around the world. d. wouldn’t you rather see a snake in your yard than a rat? 45. suppose the writer’s goal had been to write an essay focusing on the various ways in which humans were threatened by snakes. would this essay fulfill that goal? a. yes, because the author gives specific statistical evidence that proves snake bites happen around the world. b. yes, because the essay focuses on many of the negative stereotypes associated with snakes. c. no, because the essay primarily focuses on the fact that snakes are not harmful to humans. d. no, because the essay points out that snakes feed primarily on rodents and other small animals.

Explanation:

For question 43, a sentence that ties the conclusion to the beginning should have a thematic link. Without knowing the content of the start, we can assume a general - snake - related theme. Option B about snakes as pets, C about reducing snake - bites, and D about snakes vs rats seem out - of - place if the start was not about these specific topics. "NO CHANGE" might be the best if the original sentence already has a good connection. For question 45, if the goal was to focus on ways humans are threatened by snakes, options A and B don't directly address the threat. Option C and D suggest the essay doesn't focus on threats but rather on positive aspects of snakes (not harmful, feeding on rodents), so the answer is no.

Answer:

1. A. NO CHANGE
2. C. No, because the essay primarily focuses on the fact snakes are not harmful to humans.