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Rapid change, a characteristic of American society in general, also is reflected in the teaching profession.
  In the above sentence, the word rapid is opposite in meaning to ________.
 
  a. brisk
  b. dizzy
  c. quick
  d. slow

Question 2

According to the reading, why may public colleges avoid accepting students who are the hardest to educate?
 
  a. because they believe such students cannot succeed
  b. because they receive funding based on how many of their students graduate
  c. Bill Gates is a major financial backer of higher education, and he would prefer that public colleges enroll only
  those students with a proven track record for high achievement.
  d. Students who end up dropping out might damage the reputations of public colleges who took a chance on
  admitting them by critiquing them harshly on social media.



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Answer to Question 1

d. slow

Answer to Question 2

b. because they receive funding based on how many of their students graduate




D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
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Excellent

 

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