Question

a. to criticize the school’s failure to maintain technology
b. to humorously describe the unpredictable behavior of the new vending machines
c. to warn students about the dangers of motion - sensor devices
d. to explain how motion - sensor vending machines function

1. which statement best expresses the central idea of the excerpt?

a. motion - sensor technology is too unreliable to be used in schools.

b. students are frustrated that the vending machines do not offer enough snack selections.

c. the school’s new vending machines behave unpredictably, causing confusion and amusement among students.

d. the principal refuses to acknowledge the benefits of modern school technology.

1. which word best describes the tone of the excerpt?

a. mocking

b. lighthearted

c. serious

d. bitter

1. in the excerpt, what does the word “sprang” in the phrase “it immediately sprang to life” most strongly connote?

a. a slow and careful movement

b. a sudden, energetic burst of activity

Explanation:

Since the excerpt (the passage related to these questions) is not provided, I'll assume a typical context for such questions (about school vending machines with motion sensors) and answer each:

Question 1 (Assuming the first question's options are about purpose)

• Option A: If the excerpt doesn't focus on criticizing maintenance, eliminate.
• Option B: Humorous description of unpredictable vending machines fits if the passage has funny anecdotes about their behavior.
• Option C: No mention of dangers, eliminate.
• Option D: If it's not a how - to - function explanation, eliminate. So B is likely.

• Option A: Too extreme; the passage likely isn't about unreliability for schools overall.
• Option B: The question is about vending machine behavior, not snack selections. Eliminate.
• Option C: New vending machines being unpredictable, causing confusion and amusement matches typical vending machine anecdotes.
• Option D: Principal's view on technology isn't the focus. So C is correct.

• Option A: Mocking implies ridicule, not likely if it's about vending machines' funny behavior.
• Option B: Lighthearted fits as the topic of unpredictable vending machines would be presented in a fun, not serious/bitter way.
• Option C: Serious tone would be for a more grave topic, not vending machines.
• Option D: Bitter implies resentment, not present. So B is correct.

Answer:

B. To humorously describe the unpredictable behavior of the new vending machines

Question 2 (Central idea)