Please help me with my English test.

What was the author’s purpose in writing “Youth and Tobacco Use"?

Select each correct answer.

Question 10 options:

to encourage more efforts to decrease tobacco use in young people


to celebrate the decrease in young people smoking cigarettes


to compare the tobacco use of young people in 2015 with their parents’ tobacco use at the same age


to identify new potential trends in youth tobacco use that should be addressed


to recommend the passing of new antismoking laws

Lake City Zoo and Sanctuary Grand Opening Announced
Lake City Zoo and Sanctuary Grand Opening Announced

After many years of funding hurdles, Lake City Zoo has become a reality and will open for the public on June 1.

“We are just elated that everything came together,” the director of the zoo, Jane Foster told reporters. “This is a dream that has become a reality for the residents of Lake City.”

The zoo and sanctuary will serve two purposes: to provide educational opportunities for children who wish to learn more about the natural world and to provide sanctuary for wild animals in need. The project was funded by an additional sales tax which was approved by the public in 2012. While the project has taken longer than expected to be completed, latest polls show nearly 75 percent of the population in support of the zoo.

Question 11 (2 points)
What does the headline tell readers?

Question 11 options:

The headline tells readers when the grand opening will take place.


The headline tells readers why the zoo is essential.


The headline tells readers what the article is about.


The headline tells readers how the writer views this topic.

Question 12 (2 points)
What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this article?

Question 12 options:

To explain and develop the central claim


To persuade readers to attend the grand opening


To introduce readers to the director of the zoo


To let readers know essential information regarding the issue

Question 13 (2 points)
What information develops the central idea of the article?

Select each correct answer.

Question 13 options:

The zoo and sanctuary has support from the community.


The zoo and sanctuary has encountered many financial hurdles.


The zoo and sanctuary was funded by taxpayers.


The zoo and sanctuary’s director is excited about the opening.

Question 14 (2 points)
What can readers infer from the article?

Question 14 options:

The grand opening will attract people from across the state.


Jane Foster is qualified for her position.


The zoo and sanctuary will work with local schools to provide educational opportunities.


The hurdles facing the zoo were political in nature.

Question 15 (2 points)
Read two sentences from two different articles about another a political figure who found herself in hot water.

From a video on the story: Some people in the media are now accusing Senator Robin Smart of tricking voters with a series of ridiculous campaign commercials.

From a local newspaper: Allegations have surfaced that accuse Senator Robin Smart of misleading voters in a series of campaign commercials.

Which statement explains how the two underlined words affect tone?

Question 15 options:

“Tricking” and “misleading” are both synonyms and create a positive tone in both sentences.


“Tricking” and “misleading” are both synonyms but have different connotations; “tricking” is more neutral in tone.


“Tricking” and “misleading” are both synonyms but have different connotations; “misleading” is more neutral in tone.


“Tricking” and “misleading” are both synonyms and create a neutral tone in both sentences.