Read the paragraph. Scientific nonfiction gives facts and details about the scientific world. It might be about electricity, matter, or different ecosystems. In the same way, historical nonfiction gives facts and details about historical events. It might be about a world conflict or a different time period. If you are interested in learning about interesting science facts and ideas, scientific nonfiction is a good choice. Otherwise, if you enjoy learning facts and ideas about the past, historical nonfiction might be for you. .

Which is best as a concluding sentence at the end of the paragraph?

A) Scientific and historical nonfiction are genres that provide information.
B) Remember, scientific nonfiction reports on scientific topics.
C) Both nonfiction genres are excellent sources of useful knowledge.
D) Historical nonfiction, on the other hand, reports on topics in history.

The answer is C) Both nonfiction genres are excellent sources of useful knowledge.

Which statement best summarizes the author’s claim?

Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 1 american interest in mixed martial arts is growing. both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. this full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. this intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. it is obvious that the ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. state athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the ufc.select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

Which most closely analyzes the information about briony's dreams of becoming an olympic athlete?