The main purpose of the second paragraph of this passage is to
a.
criticize anyone who is simple enough to try to profit from a yard sale.
b.
introduce the idea that the author relies heavily upon her husband.
c.
question the practice of holding yard sales outdoors during winter.
d.
suggest that the narrator is not fully prepared for a yard sale.

Which of the following statements is most accurate? a. effective communication skills are not as important as technical skills. b. good communication skills can you in the classroom, on the job, and in your personal life. c. communicating effectively is not related to job success. d. learning to communicate effectively cannot be taught because communication skills are inborn.