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Which choice helps establish the tone and style of the passage?
"On June 20, 1965, murmurs of excitement filled a Kingston, Jamaica, auditorium, where 1 way more people than were expected gathered for commencement services at the University of the West Indies."
A.
NO CHANGE
B.
an unusually large crowd
C.
a whole bunch of unexpected people
D.
an enormous crowd of an unparalleled nature
Question Difficulty: Medium

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B. an unusually large crowd

At this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence.
The university was established by royal charter in 1948.
Should the writer make this addition here?
"2 Along with the 400 graduates, many people had come to hear the words of that year's commencement speaker, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
A.
Yes, because it provides necessary historical context that sets up the passage's narrative.
B.
Yes, because it clarifies that commencement ceremonies were relatively new at the University of the West Indies.
C.
No, because it needlessly interrupts the discussion of Dr. King's visit with an irrelevant detail.
D.
No, because it merely repeats information about the University of the West Indies that is given elsewhere in the passage.
Question Difficulty: Easy

C. No, because it needlessly interrupts the discussion of Dr. King's visit with an irrelevant detail.

. 3 Furthermore, the Jamaican audience was familiar with Dr. King's ongoing campaign for civil rights in the United States through newspaper reports and television broadcasts, and the effect of seeing Dr. King ascend to the podium just feet away from where they stood was thrilling.
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A.
NO CHANGE
B.
As a result,
C.
By contrast,
D.
DELETE the underlined portion, adjusting the capitalization as needed.
Question Difficulty: Medium

D. Delete the underlined portion, adjusting the capitalization as needed.

The day's 4 preceding not only inspired the audience but also furthered Dr. King's aim of enhancing solidarity between the two countries.
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A.
NO CHANGE
B.
precedents
C.
proceedings
D.
procedures
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C. proceedings

Without even consulting 5 notes, Dr. King began to speak passionately about challenges common to Jamaica and the United States. At the time, both countries were on the cusp of great change.
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A.
NO CHANGE
B.
notes;
C.
notes—
D.
notes.
Question Difficulty: Easy

A. No Change