1.) The song used a fast beat and loud percussion from drums; , the music video was a quick paced drumline performance. A.) finally
B.) therefore
C.) yet
D.) similarly

2.) The essay’s theme was respect and thoughtfulness. , the author wrote about his choice to bring flowers to the celebration.
A.) In conclusion
B.) Third,
C.) On the other hand,
D.) Hence,

3.) The reading discussed the history of the women in North America. , it explained the fight of the women to be able to vote and showed Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s role in addressing gender discrimination.
A.) Therefore
B.) For instance
C.) However
D.) On the other hand

4.) The song’s figurative language included imagery of water and storm; , metaphors and similes of sailing showed the journey of the author.
A.) moreover
B.) therefore
C.) in contrast
D.) finally

5.) The essay used formal diction with high level vocabulary like mellifluous and paradigm; , the song’s diction was causal and relaxed with slang terms used by teenagers. A.) as soon as
B.) as a result
C.) however
D.) likewise

Egypt is home to one of the oldest human civilizations. theearliest egyptian dynasty was established around 3100bce. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when it was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of aseries of muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. european powers then occupied egypt beginning in the late 18th century. today, egypt is an independent republic with its own constitution and elected leaders. however, some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if these leaders continue to grow more powerful. which statement from the passage addresses an event from the present? a. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of a seriesof muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. b. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when egypt was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. c. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if the leaders continue to grow more powerful. d. however some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. edit: the correct answer is d