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b. angry and menacing
c. nervous and hesitant
d. aging and shriveled
the writer wants a conclusion that states main claim of the passage. which choice best accomplishes this goal?
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unit 2 english 9 sat formative test
a. it is imperative that schools do their part to find volunteers for the many worthwhile organizations in the united states.
b. schools that do this will produce more engaged, enthusiastic volunteers than schools that require volunteer work.
c. studies in the fields of psychology and economics have revolutionized researchers’ understanding of volunteerism.
d. it is important that students choose charitable work that suits their interests and values.

1. which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?

a. we were going to go to the park; but it’s raining.
b. instead, i went to the park alone; robin stayed home to practice the violin.

Explanation:

For the semicolon question (question 9):

To determine correct semicolon use, recall that a semicolon separates two independent clauses (complete thoughts) without a coordinating conjunction (like "but"). Option A uses "but" after the semicolon, which is incorrect (should use a comma with "but"). Option B has two independent clauses ("I went to the park alone" and "Robin stayed home to practice the violin") separated by a semicolon, which is correct.

A conclusion stating the main claim should align with the passage's focus. Option A focuses on schools finding volunteers for US organizations, which may not be the main claim. Option B compares schools with different volunteer policies, likely not the main claim. Option C talks about psychology and economics revolutionizing volunteerism understanding, which is more of a supporting detail. Option D about students choosing charitable work matching their interests/values is a common main - claim - type conclusion in volunteer - related passages (focusing on student choice in volunteer work).

Answer:

B. Instead, I went to the park alone; Robin stayed home to practice the violin.

For the conclusion question (the first multiple - choice about the passage's main claim, though the passage content is missing, we can analyze based on typical SAT conclusion questions):