Identifying sentence emphasis 2

In each pair, click on the sentence that answers the question.

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Example

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undefined. Which sentence emphasizes Fatima’s studies after college?
◯ Fatima, who studied Persian miniature painting after college, majored in early childhood education.
◯ Fatima, who majored in early childhood education, studied Persian miniature painting after college.
Identifying sentence emphasis 2 – 1

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undefined. Which sentence emphasizes the will to live?
◯ As I was losing consciousness, my will to live kicked in.
◯ I was losing consciousness when my will to live kicked in.
Identifying sentence emphasis 2 – 2

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undefined. Which sentence emphasizes the carpenter’s use of the saw?
◯ Using a sliding compound miter saw, the carpenter made intricate edges on the cabinets.
◯ The carpenter used a sliding compound miter saw to make intricate edges on the cabinets.
Identifying sentence emphasis 2 – 3

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undefined. Which sentence emphasizes Ernie’s decision?
◯ While using origami to solve some tricky manufacturing problems, Ernie decided to leave engineering and become an artist.
◯ Ernie was using origami to solve some tricky manufacturing problems when he decided to leave engineering and become an artist.
Identifying sentence emphasis 2 – 4

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undefined. Which sentence emphasizes the brightness of the waves?
◯ As the undulating waves glinted in the sun, the paddlers synchronized their strokes.
◯ The undulating waves glinted in the sun as the paddlers synchronized their strokes.
Identifying sentence emphasis 2 – 5