Read the following excerpt from a speech by a national leader. Today we are at war. The seriousness of this situation
cannot be overstated. We are in danger, and events are
uncertain. Recently the enemy has been prevailing, as
evidenced by their victories last week. But I can assure you
with the faith only an American can have that we will
prevail. The world depends on us to provide inspiration to
them, and we have never let them down.
Based on the word choices in this excerpt, which of the following does the
speaker most likely assume about his audience?
A. They are largely an American audience.
OB. They dispute his understanding of the nature of the events.

C. They are unfamiliar with the events mentioned.
D. They feel optimistic about the future.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.