Read each of the following paragraphs and respond to the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct answer.

Because animals do not have the enzymes necessary to digest cellulose and lignin, cattle and other
grazing animals cannot, by themselves, obtain nutrients from the plant material they eat. Their survival depends on fungi that inhabit their guts, because fungi like many other microorganisms, do have the enzymes that break down these organic compounds. The fungi benefit by living in a nutrient-rich environment.

Which pattern organizes the details in this paragraph?
a. compare/contrast
b. cause/effect
c. definition
d. list


a. compare/contrast

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Ils ne mangent pas de fast-food souvent. Ils ne ___________________ jamais _________ manger du fast-food tous les jours. (s’habituer)

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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¿Cómo se llama? Match each description with the correct word.

1. Es el hijo de tu hermana. 2. Es la mamá de tu papá. 3. Es la esposa de tu hermano. 4. Es el hijo de tu tío. 5. Es el hermano de tu mamá. a. Es tu cuñada. b. Es tu sobrino. c. Es tu tío. d. Es tu abuela. e. Es tu primo.

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Mariana / paciente

What will be an ideal response?

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Complete the sentences with imperfect of the verbs in parentheses.

Nuestros padres nos __________________ (sacar) muchas fotos.

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