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Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind. However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures. Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching. In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup. Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals. According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results. Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals. Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank. Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus. The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. Which of the following is a condensed summary of the key ideas in paragraph 2?

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  • aOctopuses are brilliant creatures, due largely in part to their ability to identify a mussel as easier to eat than a clam.
  • bOctopuses use their salivary papilla to drill holes and inject toxins when consuming mollusks.
  • cOne of the best examples of the intelligence of octopuses is their ability to apply learned information and adjust to the most appropriate strategy when solving a problem.Correct
  • dSimple animals employ the same techniques repeatedly, but octopuses are creative innovators.
Rationale

One of the best examples of the intelligence of octopuses is their ability to apply learned information, and adjust to the most appropriate strategy when solving a problem. This answer summarizes the main idea of the entirety of paragraph 2. The paragraph provides details about what makes octopuses so intelligent, but overall the main point is that they are able to apply learned information. Another clue is that this is stated in the first sentence of the paragraph. Often, but not always, the main idea of a paragraph will be in the first sentence. Octopuses are brilliant creatures, due largely in part to their ability to identify a mussel as easier to eat than a clam. This is incorrect. This is a supporting detail, not the main idea of the paragraph. Octopuses use their salivary papilla to drill holes and inject toxins when consuming mollusks. This is incorrect. This is a specific detail that illustrates how an octopus attacks a problem. It is wrong. it does not summarize what the paragraph is mainly about. Simple animals employ the same techniques repeatedly, but octopuses are creative innovators. This is incorrect. Incorrect. it is more about comparing octopuses to other animals than about what makes octopuses intelligent, which is what the paragraph is mostly about.

Source recency: 2026

Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind. However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures. Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching. In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup. Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals. According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results. Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals. Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank. Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus. The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. Which of the following is a reasonable conclusion that can be drawn from the passage as a whole?

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  • aIf placed in a new environment, an octopus would likely explore their surroundings and interact with any novel stimuli.Correct
  • bOctopuses are the most intelligent creatures on earth.
  • cOctopuses are likely capable of and would enjoy playing catch with an aquarium worker.
  • dOctopuses only eat clams and mussels.
Rationale

If placed in a new environment, an octopus would likely explore their surroundings and interact with any novel stimuli. Based upon information from the entire passage, we can reasonably conclude this to be true. Evidence in the passage showed that octopuses are curious, playful, and engage with unknown objects. Octopuses are the most intelligent creatures on earth. While the passage describes why octopuses are intelligent, and compares them to other intelligent animals (dolphins and elephants), not enough data or reasoning is provided for this conclusion to be made. Octopuses are likely capable of and would enjoy playing catch with an aquarium worker. While this is possible, it is not the BEST answer. The passage describes an octopus playing with a pill bottle, but there is no specific information about the interaction between octopuses and aquarium workers. Also, this is too specific of a conclusion to be drawn with the information in the passage. Answer choice A is a more logical, reasonable conclusion to be drawn. Octopuses only eat clams and mussels. While paragraph 2 describes octopuses eating clams and mussels, there is no evidence given or suggested that they are the entirety of octopuses’ diet. This answer is in

Source recency: 2026

Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind. However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures. Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching. In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup. Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals. According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results. Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals. Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank. Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus. The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. What is the main idea of the passage?

Accuracy reviewed
  • aIn 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup.
  • bFurther evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals.
  • cOctopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity.
  • dResearchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures.Correct
Rationale

Researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures. This answer contains the main idea of the entire passage. The main idea is that octopuses are very intelligent creatures, and the rest of the passage contains details that illustrate this point. This particular sentence describes the main idea without including smaller details. In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup. This is incorrect. This sentence is a very specific detail showing one example of an intelligent octopus. It is wrong. it does not highlight the main idea of the passage. Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals. This is incorrect. This is the topic sentence in the third paragraph that describes another reason why octopuses are intelligent. It is wrong. it is only about how octopuses enjoy playing, it does not include all of the reasons why octopuses are considered intelligent. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. This is incorrect. The passage mentions the behavior of several octopuses kept in captivity, but this is not the main idea.

Source recency: 2026

Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind. However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures. Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching. In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup. Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals. According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results. Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals. Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank. Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus. The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. Which detail is irrelevant to the main idea?

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  • aThe octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best.
  • bOctopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods.Correct
  • cThe animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball #8211; exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus.
  • dOctopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and even escaping their tanks when no one was watching.
Rationale

Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods. This sentence in no way illustrates that octopuses are intelligent, which is the main idea of the article. While a true fact about octopuses, it does not contribute to or further the main idea in any way. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. This is incorrect. This detail shows the decision-making skills of octopuses, which directly supports the main idea that octopuses are intelligent. The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball, exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. This is incorrect. This detail compares the behavior of an octopus to that of a human, supporting the main idea that octopuses are brilliant creatures. Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and even escaping their tanks when no one was watching. This is incorrect. This detail lists three ways octopuses display unique and complex behavior, supporting the idea that octopuses are intelligent.

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater InspectionOur yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st. This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes. If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem. Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date. If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater. The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th. If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified. A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative. How long is the window for residents of 207 North 7th Street to have water heater inspections conducted before the NYC housing authority is contacted?

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  • aThe window is one day.
  • bThe window is one month.
  • cThe window is one business week.Correct
  • dThe window is unlimited.
Rationale

The window is one business week. This answer is right. the memo states that residents have from Monday, March 21st, until Friday, March 25th to have their water heaters inspected. This answer correctly describes the window as one week. __________________________________________________ The window is one day. The window is one month. The window is unlimited. These answers are incorrect because the memo states that residents have from Monday, March 21st, until Friday, March 25th, one week.

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater InspectionOur yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st. This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes. If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem. Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date. If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater. The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th. If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified. A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative. What is the main idea of the passage?

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  • aResidents of 207 North 7th Street have been having issues with their water heaters.
  • bMaintenance team members of 207 North 7th Street and NYC housing representatives work together to ensure that all water heaters are inspected.
  • cBuilding management at 207 North 7th Street needs cooperation from residents to ensure that each unit’s water heater is inspected.Correct
  • dResidents at 207 North 7th Street must use their portal to conduct all communication.
Rationale

Building management at 207 North 7th Street needs cooperation from residents to ensure that each unit’s water heater is inspected. This is the best answer, and the main reason for the memo. The main idea of the memo is to inform residents of the yearly inspection and the necessary action they must take. Residents of 207 North 7th Street have been having issues with their water heaters. While it is mentioned that this is a possibility some residents have been facing in paragraph one, this is not what the memo is mainly about. This answer is in Maintenance team members of 207 North 7th Street and NYC housing representatives work together to ensure that all water heaters are inspected. This is true, and is an inference that can be made from the article. However, this is neither the purpose of the memo or what the memo is mainly about, making this answer in Residents at 207 North 7th Street must use their portal to conduct all communication. This answer is incorrect. It is mentioned in the article that residents should use their portal to communicate, but it is not stated that the portal must exclusively be used. Additionally, this is not the main idea of the memo.

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater Inspection Our yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st. This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes. If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem. Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date. If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater. The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th. If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified. A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative. Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph two?

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  • aSome residents have been storing personal items in their water heater closet.Correct
  • bMost residents do not want to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartments.
  • cMost residents will need to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartment while unoccupied.
  • dNo residents store personal items in their water heater closet.
Rationale

Some residents have been storing personal items in their water heater closet. This answer is correct. Paragraph two states that any items currently being stored in the water heater closet will need to be moved, and that LeasingNYC recommends that no items be stored in this closet. Based upon this information being included in the memo, we can reasonably conclude that this has been an issue in the past. __________________________________________________ Most residents do not want to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartments. This answer is incorrect. There is no evidence in the paragraph to support that residents prefer a maintenance member not to enter their apartment. Most residents will need to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartment while unoccupied. There is no evidence to suggest that most residents will not be home and will therefore need a maintenance member to enter. The memo actually states the opposite and explains that if you do not authorize, “A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law.” This answer is in No residents store personal items in their water heater closet. This is the least likely logical conclusion. Based upon the information in paragraph two stating that items in the water heater closet both need to be moved and should not be stored in the closet, we can assume this has been occurring. This answer is in

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater InspectionOur yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st. This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes. If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem. Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date. If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater. The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th. If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified. A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative. Which of the following is a supporting detail for the necessity of the water heater inspection?

Accuracy reviewed
  • aIf you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem.
  • bIf your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection.
  • cThe yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th.
  • dThis yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit.Correct
Rationale

This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. This answer is right. it provides further detail and explains the necessity of the main idea, the mandated water heater inspections. If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem. This answer is wrong. it does not support the main idea that ALL water heaters must be inspected, regardless of functionality. If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th. These details do not contribute to WHY the water heaters are being inspected, therefore it is in

Source recency: 2026

Why Daylight Saving Time? During World War I, several European countries initiated daylight saving time as a wartime practice to conserve the fuel used by electricity for indoor lighting. It was adopted by the United States shortly afterward, but abandoned due to unpopularity following the end of the war. Reinstated by FDR during World War II, it was rendered optional afterward. Use continued to be optional and therefore created highly irregular and confusing schedules for transportation, radio, and TV throughout the 1960s. President Johnson ended the confusion in 1966 by signing The Uniform Time Act. However, any state wishing to do so was able to opt out of Daylight Saving Time observance by passing a state law. Today, only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe. Daylight Saving Time is celebrated in the fall by those wishing to gain an hour of sleep, and those in the spring invigorated by the longer days. Unfortunately, children often struggle to adjust to these changes to their schedule, especially where sleep and waking times are concerned. This is particularly irritating for parents. Regardless of your preference for Daylight Saving Time, it seems poised to persist in the United States, temporarily disrupting our schedules twice a year. Which of the following statements from the passage expresses an opinion?

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  • aUnfortunately, children often struggle to adjust to these changes to their schedule, especially where sleep and waking times are concerned.Correct
  • bIt was adopted by the United States shortly afterward, but abandoned due to unpopularity following the end of the war.
  • cPresident Johnson ended the confusion in 1966 by signing The Uniform Time Act.
  • dToday, only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe.
Rationale

Unfortunately, children often struggle to adjust to these changes to their schedule, especially where sleep and waking times are concerned. This statement is an opinion, as not all children are likely to struggle and this cannot be proven. This answer is It was adopted by the United States shortly afterward, but abandoned due to unpopularity following the end of the war. President Johnson ended the confusion in 1966 by signing The Uniform Time Act. Today, only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe. These statements are all facts that can be proven, and therefore this statement is in

Source recency: 2026

Planning a dinner party can be stressful and time-consuming, but it’s always rewarding to share good food and laughter with great friends. Once you’ve chosen a menu and picked out any decor that suits the occasion, you can focus on confirming who’s coming and making sure everyone’s needs and preferences are considered. After the invitations are sent and the details are in place, the fun really begins as everything comes together in one unforgettable evening. Which event comes last in the sequence?

Accuracy reviewed
  • aChoosing the decor.
  • bCreating a guest list.
  • cHave the dinner party.Correct
  • dMaking a list of food allergies.
Rationale

Have the dinner party. This answer is correct. This is the last step in having a dinner party. It is logical this would happen after all of the planning steps. Choosing the decor. This answer is incorrect, as this step must be taken before enjoying the dinner party. Creating a guest list. This answer is incorrect, as this is one of the first steps, as stated directly in the passage. Making a list of food allergies. This answer is incorrect, as this is one of the first steps, as stated directly in the passage.

Source recency: 2026

4556928816 Using the number string above, replace every 5 with the letter G, every 6 with the letter R, every 9 with the letter D, every 2 with the letter W, every 1 with the letter L. For consonants that appear more than once, keep only the first instance of those letters. Change the multiples of 4 to A.

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  • aAGGRDWAAL
  • bAGRDWAALCorrect
  • cAGRDWAL
  • dAGGRDWAALR
Rationale

AGRDWAAL This is the correct answer since it follows all the given directions correctly. Pay close attention to the “for consonants that appear more than once, keep only the first instance of those letters” to cancel out the second G. 4556928816 1. Replace every 5 with the letter G. 4GG6928816 2. Replace every 6 with the letter R. 4GGR92881R 3. Replace every 9 with the letter D. 4GGRD2881R 4. Replace every 2 with the letter W. 4GGRDW881R 5. Replace every 1 with the letter L. 4GGRDW88LR 6. For consonants that appear more than once in a row, keep only the first instance of those letters. 4G G RDW88L R 4GRDW88L 7. Change the multiples of 4 to A AGRDWAAL AGGRDWAAL Incorrect. further instances of the consonant, i.e. G, have not been deleted and the “R” at the end of the string is missing. AGRDWAL Incorrect. the prompt only says to “keep only” the first instance of consonants, not vowels, so only the second G should be deleted, not the second A. AGGRDWAALR Incorrect. the consonants after the first instance are not deleted.

Source recency: 2026

A study was conducted among college freshmen concerning favorite fruits and test scores. Students were asked their favorite fruit and given their selection as a snack directly before an exam. Evidence has shown that individuals who consume higher amounts of berries and citrus fruits are more likely to score higher on an exam than those that consume more starchy fruits such as bananas and apples. This could be due to the research surrounding berries as high powered ‘brain food’, and the instances of starchy fruits inducing sleepiness. The pie chart shows the percentage of fruits preferred by college freshmen at Trinity Community College. Which of the following statements is true based on the pie chart and explanation?

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  • aAround 30% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 70%.Correct
  • bAround 70% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 30%.
  • cMore students chose citrus and berries as their favorite fruit, likely in an effort to score higher on their exams.
  • dApples are the most highly preferred fruit and therefore those students who selected apples will score the highest.
Rationale

Around 30% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 70%. This answer is correct. According to the explanation, students who consume citrus and berries are more likely to score higher on exams. 18% of students selected oranges and 11% selected strawberries, which combined totals 29%, or about 30% of students would be expected to score higher on their exams. Around 70% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 30%. This answer is incorrect. According to the explanation, students who consume starchy fruits such as bananas and apples are more likely to score lower than their counterparts who selected oranges or strawberries. About 30% of students selected oranges and strawberries, and about 70% selected apples, bananas, and ‘other’. More students chose citrus and berries as their favorite fruit, likely in an effort to score higher on their exams. This answer is incorrect. Less students selected citrus and berries as their favorite fruits than the other choices, and additionally, there is no context given to suggest that the students made their selection with the information regarding test scores. Apples are the most highly preferred fruit and therefore those students who selected apples will score the highest. This answer is incorrect. While apples are the most preferred fruit, the evidence suggests these students will score lower than the students who selected oranges or strawberries.

Source recency: 2026

Based on the scale on the map, which of the following statements is accurate?

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  • aThe entirety of Lake Seneca is 20 kilometers.
  • bThe distance from Point A to Point B is at least 10 kilometers.Correct
  • cPoint C is at least 15 kilometers away from Lake Seneca.
  • dPoint B is 25 kilometers away from Lake Seneca.
Rationale

The distance from Point A to Point B is at least 10 kilometers. This is correct based on the map’s scale. There are approximately 5 full squares from Point A to Point B on the map. If one square is equal to 2 kilometers, the distance between these two points would be at least 10 kilometers. The entirety of Lake Seneca is 20 kilometers. Based on the scale of the map, this statement is not accurate. Lake Seneca contains 19 full squares. Since one square is equal to 2 kilometers, the entirety of Lake Seneca is at least 19 x 2, which equals 38 kilometers. Point C is at least 15 kilometers away from Lake Seneca. This is incorrect based on the map’s scale. Point C is quite close to Lake Seneca on the map. Since 1 square is equal to 2 kilometers, the distance from Point C to Lake Seneca would be approximately 2 kilometers. Point B is 25 kilometers away from Lake Seneca. This is incorrect based on the map’s scale. Point B is quite close to Lake Seneca on the map. Since 1 square is equal to 2 kilometers, the distance from Point B to Lake Seneca would be approximately 2 to 4 kilometers.

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Which of the following can be concluded by referencing the illustration?

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  • aThe kidneys are the uppermost organs in the body.
  • bThe right and left lung mirror each other in placement.Correct
  • cThe liver is below the left lung.
  • dThe heart is directly above the spleen.
Rationale

The right and left lung mirror each other in placement. This answer is correct. According to the graphic, the right and left lungs are mirror images of each other because they are next to one another. The kidneys are the uppermost organs in the body. This answer is incorrect. Using the graphic, the kidneys are clearly located lower in the body, below all of the other labeled organs. The liver is below the left lung. This answer is incorrect. It would be more accurate to say the liver is below the right lung. The heart is directly above the spleen. This answer is incorrect. While the heart is above the spleen, according to this graphic it would be more accurate to say the heart is directly above the liver. This is not the best answer.

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Strategies for Sleeplessness Sleep. Elusive for many of us, the majority likely agree that we aren’t getting enough. The stress and unpredictability of the past two years while living through a pandemic have exacerbated sleep issues for many. According to some studies, as many as 30-50% of adults suffer from some type of insomnia. Fortunately, scientists and sleep specialists have identified simple practice steps for better, more fulfilling sleep. Many of the suggested steps are a return to the very basics of sleep hygiene. First, consider the environment you create for rest. A bedroom should resemble a cave – dark, silent, and cool. If you live in a noisy urban environment, try a white noise machine. Additionally, creating a bedtime routine is just as crucial for adults as it is for children. Following a prescribed set of steps each evening shows the body it is time for sleep. For most, this should include turning off technology (social media, television, your laptop) at least an hour before bedtime. Although the pandemic and stressors of everyday life have made sleep a fleeting experience for many, better rest IS achievable with a few simple tweaks to your habits. What is the structure of the passage?

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  • aDescriptive
  • bSequence
  • cCause-effect
  • dProblem-solutionCorrect
Rationale

Problem-solution. This answer is correct. The passage describes the problem of lack of sleep and provides several solutions to sleep better. Descriptive. This answer is incorrect. Although this passage describes problems and solutions regarding sleep, this is not the best answer. The structure is problem-solution. Sequence. This answer is incorrect. The passage is not a step-by-step process or describing something in order. Cause-effect. This answer is incorrect. While the passage briefly addresses the pandemic as a possible source of sleeplessness, that is the not primary goal of the passage.

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Strategies for Sleeplessness Sleep. Elusive for many of us, the majority likely agree that we aren’t getting enough. The stress and unpredictability of the past two years while living through a pandemic have exacerbated sleep issues and caused many of us to lay awake at night, just staring at the ceiling. According to some studies, as many as 30-50% of adults suffer from some type of insomnia. Fortunately, scientists and sleep specialists have identified simple practice steps for better, more fulfilling sleep. Many of the suggested steps are a return to the very basics of sleep hygiene. First, consider the environment you create for rest. A bedroom should resemble a cave – dark, silent, and cool. If you live in a noisy urban environment, try a white noise machine. Additionally, creating a bedtime routine is just as crucial for adults as it is for children. Following a prescribed set of steps each evening shows the body it is time for sleep. For most, this should include turning off technology (social media, television, your laptop) at least an hour before bedtime. Although the pandemic and stressors of everyday life have made sleep a fleeting experience for many, better rest IS achievable with a few simple tweaks to your habits. What of the following characterizes the author’s perspective about the topic of the passage?

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  • aAmbivalent
  • bEmpatheticCorrect
  • cConcerned
  • dSentimental
Rationale

Empathetic This answer is correct. The author has an empathetic perspective about the potential difficulties of obtaining good sleep. The author includes phrases such as “elusive for many of us” and “many of us to lay awake at night, just staring at the ceiling”. This shows the reader that the author has an empathetic perspective, or the ability to understand and share in the feelings of not getting enough sleep. Ambivalent This answer is incorrect. In general, the author is able to understand and share in the potential difficulties of obtaining good sleep, showing that the correct perspective is “empathetic”. Being “ambivalent” would be the opposite of the author’s perspective, since the meaning of the word is “having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something”. Concerned This answer is incorrect. An element of concern is subtly present, however, the concern is not overtly about the difficulties of getting good sleep per se, but there is an underlying concern for the well-being of those struggling with sleep, as evidenced by the provision of practical advice for improvement. Although the author is aware of the problem, they show a more empathetic perspective rather than expressing concern about the topic. The fact that the author includes phrases such as “elusive for many of us” and “many of us lay awake at night, just staring at the ceiling” shows that they are able to empathize with people going through the same situation. Sentimental This answer is incorrect. The author’s perspective is not sentimental, since there is not a strong emotional connection to the difficulties associated with sleeping well. For instance, the author does not include an emotional story associated with the topic, but rather, describes the issues with an empathetic tone while providing a few potential solutions.

Source recency: 2026

Colon Cancer on the Rise in Young Adults An alarming uptick in colorectal cancer has affected mostly younger adults. Over the past thirty to fifty years, the rates in people younger than 50 have been steadily on the rise, resulting in those born in the year 1990 having double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the risk of rectal cancer compared to those born in the year 19501. The reason for this trend is mostly unknown, although some researchers point to obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and poor eating habits as likely culprits. 1 According to 2021 data pulled from the ACS (American Cancer Society). What is the purpose of the footnote in this excerpt?

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  • aTo reveal the source of the author’s information.Correct
  • bTo place a spotlight on the American Cancer Society.
  • cTo show the recency of the data.
  • dTo help the reader better understand the passage.
Rationale

To reveal the source of the author’s information. This answer is correct. The author is using the footnote to cite the data used in the paragraph. To place a spotlight on the American Cancer Society. This answer is wrong. the paragraph is not mainly about the American Cancer Society, and the author is using the footnote to cite their source, not highlight the ACS. To show the recency of the data. While the data is recent, this answer is wrong. the primary purpose of the footnote is for the author to cite their data, not show the recency. To help the reader better understand the passage. This answer is wrong. citing the source of the information does not give the reader more details or a further understanding of the paragraph.

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Yellow Cake Bar Blondies These delectable bars are easy to make, use commonly found ingredients, and are perfect for any occasion! You can even add frosting on top for an extra special treat. Ingredients: 1 box of yellow cake mix 5 tablespoons of butter, melted 2 eggs Chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9”x13” pan. Beat 2 eggs until fluffy. Stir in yellow cake mix and vanilla. Melt butter and wait until somewhat cool before adding. (If too hot, the butter will cook eggs) Stir in chocolate chips and pour the mixture into a pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until a fork placed in the center comes out clean. Which of the following is the source of this passage?

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  • aA novel
  • bAn oven manual
  • cA food and beverage magazineCorrect
  • dEntertainment magazine
Rationale

A food and beverage magazine. This passage is a recipe, so it is logical to assume that it comes from a food and beverage magazine. This answer is A Novel. This answer is wrong. this is a recipe, not a paragraph of fiction originating in a novel. An oven manual. The passage is a recipe, therefore it is more likely to be from a food and beverage magazine than a manual. This answer is in Entertainment magazine. This answer is wrong. the passage is a recipe, therefore it is less likely to be from an entertainment magazine. The better answer is “a food and beverage magazine.”

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Yellow Cake Bar Blondies These delectable bars are easy to make, use commonly found ingredients, and are perfect for any occasion! You can even add frosting on top for an extra special treat. Ingredients: 1 box of yellow cake mix 5 tablespoons of butter, melted 2 eggs Chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9”x13” pan. Beat 2 eggs until fluffy. Stir in yellow cake mix and vanilla. Melt butter and wait until somewhat cool before adding. (If too hot, the butter will cook eggs) Stir in chocolate chips and pour the mixture into a pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until a fork placed in the center comes out clean. These delectable bars are easy to make, use commonly found ingredients, and are perfect for any occasion! Which of the following is the closest meaning to “delectable” in the sentence above?

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  • aComplicated
  • bDeliciousCorrect
  • cIdeal
  • dUnderstated
Rationale

Delicious. This answer is correct. The author believes this dessert is very tasty, and recipes are usually included in dessert cookbooks because they are good to eat. Complicated. This answer is wrong. there is no evidence to support that this dessert is complicated to make. In the same sentence, these bars are described as being “easy to make”. Ideal. This answer is tricky. The bars are listed as “perfect for any occasion”, but “delicious” is a better answer and closer to the meaning of the word “delectable”. Understated. There is no evidence to suggest that delectable means “under the radar”, or understated. This answer is in

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Yellow Cake Bar Blondies These delectable bars are easy to make, use commonly found ingredients, and are perfect for any occasion! You can even add frosting on top for an extra special treat. Ingredients: 1 box of yellow cake mix 5 tablespoons of butter, melted 2 eggs Chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9”x13” pan. Beat 2 eggs until fluffy. Stir in yellow cake mix and vanilla. Melt butter and wait until somewhat cool before adding. (If too hot, the butter will cook eggs) Stir in chocolate chips and pour the mixture into a pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until a fork placed in the center comes out clean. Which of the following is the purpose of the last sentence of the introductory paragraph?

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  • aTo tell the reader how to finish the dessertCorrect
  • bTo tell the reader what ingredients they will need
  • cTo tell the reader what to do with the butter
  • dTo tell the reader who would enjoy this recipe
Rationale

To tell the reader how to finish the dessert. This answer is right. the last sentence of the introduction to this recipe explains that adding frosting on top (of the baked bar) can finish it. To tell the reader what ingredients they will need. This answer is wrong. the list of ingredients needed is at the top of the passage/recipe, not the introduction. To tell the reader what to do with the butter. This answer is wrong. it is described in step 4 of the recipe, not the introduction. To tell the reader who would enjoy this recipe. Although the introduction says “you can add…”, this does not highlight who will enjoy this recipe.

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The Dewey Decimal Classes: 000 Computer science, information, and general works 100 Philosophy and psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Languages 500 Science and mathematics 600 Technical and applied science 700 Arts and recreation 800 Literature 900 History, geography, and biography While researching ancient India, Jasmine became interested in the origins of Buddhism. To which section of the library should she go to read more about Buddhism?

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  • a200Correct
  • b400
  • c800
  • d900
Rationale

200. Buddhism is a world religion, therefore Jasmine should go to the Religion Section to learn more. This answer is 400 is in Buddhism is not a language, Jasmine is unlikely to find information about a religion in the Language Section. 800 is in The Literature section contains fiction and is not the correct place to look for information about religion. 900 is in Although Jasmine is studying the history of ancient India, looking in the Religion section for information about Buddhism is a better answer than the History, geography, and biography section.

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A music student is studying examples of early 21st-century pop musicians. Which of the following is a primary source that the student could use for this topic?

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  • aA biography about early 21st-century pop musicians
  • bAn art museum exhibition of costumes worn by early 21st-century pop musicians
  • cAn album of music by an early 21st-century pop musicianCorrect
  • dAn album of music by a 21st-century pop musician released before the year 2000
Rationale

An album of music by an early 21st-century pop musician is right. the music created by one of these artists is a primary source. It is precisely what the student is studying. A biography about early 21st-century pop musicians is in A biography of the subject is considered a secondary source. An art museum exhibition of costumes worn by early 21st-century pop musicians is in This is not an example of the actual music created by the artist, but rather something related to the music. It is not a primary source. An album of music by a 21st-century pop musician released before the year 2000 is in While an example of the artist’s music, the student is specifically studying early 21st-century pop music, therefore the music must have been created in the early 21st century, or after the year 2000.

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Pets for Seniors With a nationally aging population, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are a necessity throughout the United States. While these places have a multitude of negative and positive connotations, one thing is clear. Giving seniors the responsibility of a pet improves their happiness, life expectancy, and overall well-being. Faced with long monotonous days, the excitement and dependency of a pet gives seniors something to be in charge of and invigorated by. Studies have shown the ownership and responsibility of a cat, dog, hamster, or even a fish, have dramatically improved the outlook of seniors. Pets encourage daily exercises, such as walking, and socialization between residents and their respective animals. Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities have reported that owning a pet fosters joy and love, and reduces stress and boredom. What claim does the author make?

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  • aA cat or dog is a better pet than a fish.
  • bThe number of seniors in the United States is a fast-growing national issue.
  • cSeniors are unhappy.
  • dOwning a pet improves the lives of seniors in nursing homes.Correct
Rationale

Owning a pet improves the lives of seniors in nursing homes. This answer is correct. The author’s primary claim is that the responsibility of a pet leads to happier, more fulfilled seniors. A cat or dog is a better pet than a fish. Incorrect. there is no evidence to support this claim. In fact, the author states that a cat, dog, or fish provide benefits to seniors. The number of seniors in the United States is a fast-growing national issue. While the author states the number of seniors in the US is increasing, they neither state that it is an issue nor is this a primary claim. This answer is in Seniors are unhappy. This is implied in the passage’s focus on pets improving the happiness of seniors, and is an inference the reader could make, but is not the author’s primary claim. This answer is in

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Make Cooking Fun! Hey there, work from home warriors! Cooking is a tedious and unfortunately, daily task, made even more so by the onset of a recent global pandemic. However, with the advent of subscription cooking boxes, this chore can become easier and more enjoyable! Delivered to your door with all of the ingredients and instructions to make a meal, these services take the guesswork out of grocery shopping and selecting which meals to make. You can choose the number of weekly meals you would like to receive, and enter preferences for dietary restrictions around meat and dairy. Some subscription services even offer the option of pre-cut ingredients. Take the hassle out of grocery shopping and cooking, and sign up for meal boxes today! Which of the following statements from the passage indicates a stereotype?

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  • aTake the hassle out of grocery shopping and cooking, and sign up for meal boxes today!
  • bCooking is a tedious and unfortunately, daily task, made even more so by the onset of a recent global pandemic.Correct
  • cHowever, with the advent of subscription cooking boxes, this chore can become easier and more enjoyable!
  • dYou can choose the number of weekly meals you would like to receive, and enter preferences for dietary restrictions around meat and dairy.
Rationale

Cooking is a tedious and unfortunately, daily task, made even more so by the onset of a recent global pandemic. This answer is correct. The author is generalizing and therefore stereotyping that ALL people who now work from home dislike cooking and consider it a chore, while some people maybe enjoy cooking. a stereotype is a fixed, widely held belief about a particular group of people or things. However, these beliefs are over-generalized. When we stereotype someone or something, we are drawing the conclusion that this person or thing possesses an entire range of characteristics we assume all members of that group have. Take the hassle out of grocery shopping and cooking, and sign up for meal boxes today. Incorrect. it is not a stereotype, but rather a plug for why the reader should use a cooking subscription box. However, with the advent of subscription cooking boxes, this chore can become easier and more enjoyable. Incorrect. it is not a generalization, or stereotype, but rather a solution the author is providing to a perceived problem. You can choose the number of weekly meals you would like to receive, and enter preferences for dietary restrictions around meat and dairy. Incorrect. it is not a stereotype, but a detail describing more information about cooking subscription boxes.

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Pose and make it perfect Let them see you As you want to be seen Stay on top of it. All of it. If you’re not thinking about this, You should be. Share, then forget. Twitter, fast-paced, informative. A source of pure entertainment. A fountain of rally cries. A necessary evil. Get the word out, so they can never look away. But does it do more harm than good? Use with caution or you might be burned. Which of the following is the theme of the poem?

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  • aEverybody lies.
  • bNews is most trustworthy in print.
  • cBe careful whom you trust.Correct
  • dOf all social media, Twitter is best.
Rationale

Be careful whom you trust. This answer is correct. The poem has several moments that tell the reader things are not as they seem. There is a negative, distrusting mood in each stanza “Let them see you as you want to be seen” and “Use with caution or you might be burned.” Of the four, this is the best answer. Everybody lies. This answer is incorrect. The writer does not see everybody on social media as dishonest. They call it “a fountain of rally cries” and a place to “get the word out”. There is no indication that everybody is a liar. News is most trustworthy in print. This answer is incorrect. The poet never mentions print news as better or more trustworthy. This is an opinion the reader could draw, but not the theme of the poem. Of all social media, Twitter is best. This answer is too specific to be a theme. The poet mentions social media broadly. Although it mentions twitter by name, there is no indication they believe it is best.

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