1. The word afford in line 3 of the selection means: or the
et the best
These longer missions afford (provide) greater research opportunities, but
they can have harmful effects on the human body.
"be able to pay for."
"provide in the course (path) of things."
lenges of
space.
e e
"be able to manage the expense (cost) of."
nauts (space
eriods of time.
al Space Station is
de) greater
"endure (go through) without problems."
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Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.