Where did Marianne Moore grow up?

Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis.

The word 'sensational' is closest in meaning to __________.

It can be inferred from the passage that the sediment sieve has an advantage over the hand test in determining soil texture because ______.

The word “microbes” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by which of the following?

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have no resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally: spelling, however, can not. Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings. 

Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?

The passage implies that_______. 

What does the author imply in the last sentence of the passage?

Why does the author mention the police officer's uniform?

Why does the author mention a dog’s bark?