Passage 1 Passage 2
Refer to page 3 of Passage 1.
Which statement BEST describes why the author
states, "Fast forward four hours"?
to show how time changes the perspective of
Rebecca and Ethan and their attitude toward the
work
the outermost layer as the shovel tip
descended past the green surface. Working in
this manner, we turned emerald to rich brown.
The initial obstacle surmounted, we set out to
complete the remainder of the task.
Tink tink went the shovels as they struck
miniscule pebbles and medium-sized rocks,
working the earth. Our breath deepened, our
conversation stopped, and our minds grew
tranquil as we became absorbed in the
soothing patterns of our labors.
Fast forward four hours. The sun's behind us
now, and I'm pleasantly exhausted. I'm looking
forward to dinner, and I know I'll sleep soundly
this evening
to convey that Ethan and Rebecca wish they had
more time for garden projects offered by their
parents
to demonstrate that time has not changed Ethan's
feelings that Rebecca should do all the work
to describe how an elapse of time has affected the
outcome of Rebecca and Ethan's garden project
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