Which activity from the chart is least important and should be skipped in order to conserve water? Activity
taking a bath
washing the car
brushing teeth two times a day
taking a five-minute shower
Amount of Water Used (gallons)
35
100
4
25
A. taking a bath
B. washing the car
C. brushing teeth
D. taking a shower

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.