Question

read each question carefully. circle the letter or the number of the correct answer in the space provided.

1. why did the professor study the brazilian students’ behavior?

a. the students seemed very rude to him.
b. he wanted to understand why the students came late.
c. he wanted to make the students come to class on time.

1. read lines 1 - 3.

a. punctual means
__________.
b. how do you know?
__________
c. an appointment is

1. a university class.
2. a punctual time.
3. a scheduled time for something.
4. read lines 8 - 11.

Explanation:

1. Without further context, we assume the professor's motivation for studying student behavior is to understand a particular aspect. Among the options, understanding why students came late is a common - sense reason for studying behavior.
2. "Punctual" means being on time. One can know this from dictionary definitions or common - language usage. An appointment is a scheduled time for something.

Answer:

1. c. He wanted to understand why the students came late.
2. a. On time

b. From dictionary or common usage
c. 3. a scheduled time for something.