Question

read the sentence from the section \history of daylight time in u.s.\
the idea has stuck around because some people believe it saves energy and money.
which word could replace the phrase \stuck around\ without changing its meaning?
(a) paused
(b) remained
(c) stopped
(d) waited
which sentence from the section \how it works\ describes the main idea of the article?
(a) by law, clocks in most parts of the united states move ahead one hour for the spring and summer
(b) daylight saving time happens at the same time each year in the united states.
(c) the idea is to have daylight hours when people want them.
(d) some people like to have more light in the evening.
which sentence best states a main idea of the entire article?
(a) countries around the world decide for themselves if they will follow daylight saving time.
(b) president vladimir putin decided that russia would not follow daylight saving time anymore.
(c) daylight saving time became more popular during world war i as a way for people to save co
(d) some people say that daylight saving time helps companies make more money.
read the selection from the article.
matthew kotchen is a professor. he did a study in 2006 in indiana.
complete the blank below. a \professor\ is a ______
doctor
coach
student
teacher

Explanation:

• For the first question: "stuck around" means to remain. "paused" means to stop temporarily, "stopped" means to cease completely, and "waited" means to stay in one place until something happens. So "remained" is the correct replacement.
• For the second question: The main idea of an article about how daylight saving time works should be about the concept of having daylight hours when people want them. Option A is about the law of clock - moving, Option B is about the time when it happens, and Option D is about people's preference for light in the evening.
• For the third question: The main idea of the entire article should be a general statement. Option A is about countries' decisions, Option B is about a specific president's decision, and Option D is about a specific claim. Option C gives a general reason for the popularity of daylight saving time.
• For the fourth question: A professor is a teacher at a college or university. A doctor is a medical professional, a coach is for training in sports or other activities, and a student is a learner.

Answer:

1. B. remained
2. C. The idea is to have daylight hours when people want them.
3. C. Daylight saving time became more popular during World War I as a way for people to save co
4. teacher