Read the passage from a research paper on improving sibling relationships.

strengthening sibling relationships

parents can nurture sibling closeness by encouraging cooperation. when brothers and sisters work together to complete a chore, mutual appreciation is gained from the effort. each one benefits from the other’s strengths (vera 227).

works cited

dunn, clara. sibling rivalry. toronto: modern press, 1999. print.

ramirez, ana. examining the family dynamic. new york: prestige publishers,
2011. print.

thornton, davis. brothers, sisters, friends. boston: society press, 2002. print.

vera, nikko. sibling relationships. providence: union house, 2007. print.

which book does the author use in this passage?

a) sibling rivalry
b) examining the family dynamic
c) brothers, sisters, friends
d) sibling relationships

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.