Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Dana complained to the produce manager that none of the avocados were ripe. The manager told her that an avocado will ripen quickly if placed in a paper bag with a banana. He also explained that the ripening process can be slowed down by placing the fruit in a refrigerator's crisper drawer. Dana thanked him for the information, and he gave her a coupon for two free avocados.
Which of the following does the text say explicitly about the produce manager?
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He knows a lot about avocados.
He knows a lot about avocados.
He gave Dana a coupon.
He gave Dana a coupon.
He likes to help customers.
He likes to help customers.
He thanked Dana.
He gave Dana a coupon.
He likes to help customers.
Which of the following describes an inference?(1 point)
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evidence from the text that supports a conclusion
evidence from the text that supports a conclusion
a definition of an important term in a text
a definition of an important term in a text
information directly provided in a text
information directly provided in a text
a guess made about what a text is saying
a guess made about what a text is saying
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Use this paragraph to answer the question.
Seaweed is used in most ice creams as a thickening agent. The food additive, carrageenan, is made from edible seaweeds and is often listed on the labels of ice cream and other products. There is some controversy over its use in foods that are labeled as "all-natural" or "healthy." The issue over carrageenan is that some studies have suggested it might cause inflammation in the intestines, while others have indicated that it might even contribute to the production of cancer cells. However, many scientists have found these studies to be flawed and declared the food additive as safe to eat.
What does the text explicitly state about carrageenan?
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People like the taste of it in ice cream.
People like the taste of it in ice cream.
People are concerned over its safety.
People are concerned over its safety.
Carrageenan is made from edible seaweed.
Carrageenan is made from edible seaweed.
Carrageenan is studied by scientists.
Carrageenan is made from edible seaweed.
The text says explicitly that the produce manager knows a lot about avocados, he gave Dana a coupon, and he likes to help customers. Therefore, the correct answer is:
- He knows a lot about avocados.
- He gave Dana a coupon.
- He likes to help customers.