(1.10, 2.09, LC) Select the appropriate correction to the following sentence: Reading skills are more important than you think, they’re even linked to stronger empathy levels in people. (3 points)

(1.06, 2.06, LC) Which is an example of a theme? (3 points)

(3.04, MC) Read the following sentence and then select the correct answer to the question: Our group struggled to discover the answer to the question; we felt like a tiny shriveled balloon drifting in a vast current over the planet. What does the author mean by the words in bold? (3 points)

(2.10, LC) Which would help the reader get to know a character? (3 points)

Which statement accurately describes the structure and components of the outer ear canal?

Which of the following is true about outer hair cells (OHCs)?

What type of hearing loss is expected if a patient has serous effusion filling the middle ear space behind the tympanic membrane?

Which of the following accurately describes the difference between sensorineural and conductive hearing loss?

Which of the following is NOT the primary function of the Eustachian tube?

The external auditory canal (EAC) provides a resonance boost of up to 20 dB for the ____________frequencies.