1.’’With him she bravely threw off the British yoke, felt every pulsation of his heart for freedom, and inspired the glowing eloquence that maintained it through the century.’’ How would replacing the word “yoke” with the word “governance” affect the meaning of this sentence?

A. It would weaken the idea that the British acted like masters of the Americans.

B. It would add urgency for Americans to replace British laws with more republican ones.

C. It would strengthen the legitimacy of the American cause against the British.

D. It would shift the blame for starting war from the British to the early Americans

2.”This law amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 so that discriminatory intent is recognized even if the events of intent occur outside the statute of limitations”.

What can readers infer from this sentence?

A. Ledbetter waited to file her claim.

B. Ledbetter felt cheated by her employer.

C. Ledbetter’s employer ignored the existing law.

D. Ledbetter’s lawsuit created significant change.

2. “Water is currently the leading renewable energy source used by electric utilities to generate electric power”.

What role does this quotation play in the article?

A. It provides a concrete example of a bigger idea the author will address.

B. It provides a key idea that will be discussed in the article.

C. It provides a summary of the main points that will be developed in the article.

D. It provides a different way of examining a problem the author will discuss.