Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 5

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Anyone can conquer clutter by following a series of steps. (2) First of all, pick just one area on which to focus your attention. (3) This might be a shelf, a closet, or even just one drawer. (4) Second, round up some bags or boxes and label them so that you have one of each of the following: Repair , Relocate , Donate , Sell , Store , Throw Away , and Return . (5) Next, sort all of the items in the area by placing them in one of the bags or boxes, depending on what needs to happen to it. (6) Then, take action on each pile. (7) Put Repair , Donate , and Return items in your car so that you can drop them off on your next errand run; take the items in the Relocate box to the places where they belong; toss out the Throw Away items; and so on. (8) Finally, clean your newly decluttered area and give yourself a reward for a job well done!
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates time?

• A) Sentence 3
• B) Sentence 4
• C) Sentence 5
• D) Sentence 6

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Definitions:

Detachment

The emotional state of being impartial or aloof from others, often considered a mechanism to avoid distress or disappointment.

Ambivalence

The simultaneous presence of conflicting emotions, attitudes, or thoughts towards a person, object, or situation.

Protest

An expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in a public context.

Despair

A profound feeling of hopelessness, dejection, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities, often impeding normal functioning.