1. PART A: Which of the following identifies the central idea of the
text?

A Students are more likely to
appreciate their
accomplishments if they had
to struggle to achieve them.

B Students who are open about
their failures show that they
have the ability to grow and
be successful in college and
beyond.

C While educators want to
have perfect students on
their college campuses, they
understand that not all students can achieve perfection.

D if students cannot fail gracefully, they will not be able to handle the harsh environment of the higher education.

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.