read the passage.

you are going to do great on your final exams! don’t give up. you will be rewarded for all your hard work by the feeling of accomplishment you will have at the graduation ceremony when you receive your diploma!
which of the following is the most likely audience and purpose for this passage?

a) adults; to inform about the difficulty of exams
b) young children; to teach them about setting goals
c) school administrators; to explain graduation goals
d) high school students; to inspire them to study

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.