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. persecutionB. persecuteC. prosecutionD. prosecute14.Thank you for the offer to stay for dinner, but we don39。Your answerCorrect answerfor talking in class again today.inin28.Julie received an award in appreciationa child—you won39。Your answerCorrect answerto an alien was remarkable!I remember one day in particular. Joseph was the alien and he captured me on a(40)(35)barrenbarrenre adults, we long for the carefree days of our youth when we could play all day without worry. This is one of the greatest ironies of life. Indeed, the grass is always greener on the other side. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can39。s often forgotten as parents push their children to study harder, practice longer, and essentially act like adults. It39。s true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.42.Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.B. It is important for children to play and act young.C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.43.The grass is always greener on the other side means _____.A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are inB. people always lack confidence in themselvesC. people prefer to live in a less barren landD. people always want their children to grow up fast44.This passage is best described as _____.A. a firstperson memoirB. a dramatic dialogueC. a persuasive essayD. an entertaining story45.What does the writer mean by You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination?A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.D. The ability to think creatively is a natural part of childhood.