What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

He___________only three letters to his parents since he joined the army.

If I___________a wallet in the street, I’d take it to the police.

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

Higher education also provides a competitive edge in the career market. We all know that in the economic times we are living in today, finding jobs is not guaranteed. The number of people unemployed is still relatively high, and the number of new career (33) ___________ isn’t nearly enough to put people in jobs they are seeking. As a job seeker, you’re competing with a high number of experienced workers (34) ___________ have been out of the workforce for a while and are also seeking work. (35) ___________, when you have a higher education, it generally equips you for better job security. Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (36) ___________a higher education. Furthermore, some companies even go so far as to pay your tuition because they consider an educated (37) ___________to be valuable to their organization. A college education is an investment that doesn’t just provide you with substantial rewards. It benefits the hiring company as well.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is___________honest person.

The company is believed___________a lot of money last year.

After the fire, the government pledged to implement a program of___________all over the devastated national park.