Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
B. to teach how to play basketball
C. to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
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A. studied
B. will study
C. studies
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Man: How was your holiday?
Woman: It was fun
Man: Yesterday the weather wasn’t warm
Woman: …
What is the most appropriate response to say next?
A. It wasn’t warm, but it is very hot.
B. It wasn’t very warm. Nevertheless, we had a good time at the beach.
C. It is too warm that I can’t stand in anymore.
D. It wasn’t very warm. However, I had a bad holiday.
E. It wasn’t warm, yet I didn’t like the weather
Prepositions › ViewShe used to commute to work … tube.
A. by
B. on
C. from
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——— I saw her, she was wearing a really nice purple dress.
A. While
B. When