Read the passage, then answer the question.
"The Seven Years' War doubled England's debt and increased the amount of overseas territory that needed to be defended. These new expenses for England motivated the creation of the Stamp Act, which was an impetus for conflict between England and the North American colonies, a conflict that led to the American Revolution."
© 2009 CompassLearning, Inc.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this information?
A. England's Seven Years' War led to the American Revolution.
B. The American Revolution doubled England's debt.
C. The Stamp Act caused the Seven Years' War.
D. England's excess debt was created by the American Revolution.

What is articulating thoughts and ideas effectively using oral written and non-verbal skills a part of

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.

Simple subject mary will start the race in ten minutes