The Following Sentences Form a Passage

question 31

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a passage. Select the correct past tense verb for each blank. As a morning breeze gusted inland off the bay, buzzards, terns, and gulls ____ the air currents overhead.

• A) rided
• B) rode

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Definitions:

Aperture

In optics, the opening through which light travels in devices such as cameras and microscopes, controlling the amount of light that enters.

The Sclera

The white part of the eye, a tough, fibrous tissue that covers most of the eyeball's exterior, providing structure and protection.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing individuals to adapt to their environment.