BCircle the correct answers. 1. If a scientist does empirical studies, he relies on
a. real facts and figures.
b. various theories.
2. If there are discrepancies between two sets of
test results, there are
a. similarities.
b. differences.
3. If two basketball teams merge, they
a. compete against each other.
b. join together to form one team.
4. If violence at football games increases
proportionately with the number of
fans, it grows at
a. the same rate.
b. a completely different rate.
5. If steroids are being used by football players
to a greater extent than ever before, they
a. are being used with better results.
b. have become more widespread.
6. If the difference in finishing times
between two sprinters is negligible, it is
a. hardly worth mentioning.
b. significant
7. If confidence is a contributory factor in
winning a game, it is
a. partially responsible for your success.
b. irrelevant to your success.
8. If cholesterol is associated with heart
disease, then it is
a. not connected to it at all.
b. connected to it.

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice. i really thought she loved me but i discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. it was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. i was confused by the text because it said, "don't tell mike." i felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. at first i felt very angry bitter and hateful but then i felt so hopeless and depressed. i longed for her to call me. i thought if i could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then i would not be filled with such bitterness. instead of calling her i talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. talking with her makes me feel euphoric. i think i may be on the road to recovery.what word would you suggest to replace the underlined word or words in this excerpt? instead of calling her, i talked to another friend who is (good at listening and feeling my pain). talking with her makes me feel euphoric. amorous sentimental empathetic grave

Plz change it i can not change this sentences .

Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text