Reading Comprehension: Application Questions

Which of the following examples is most similar to the shaping of America's style of combat?

Incorrect.

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Oliver's circumstances were suitable to his inherited skills and he did not need to make any adaptations. 

Incorrect.

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Jeff inherited his talents, but nothing is mentioned here about circumstances or adaptation.

Great work!

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Giselle inherited a certain trait, and when faced with a challenge, she adapted.

Incorrect.

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Nothing is mentioned here about Julia's natural inclinations, only about the way she adapts to circumstances.

Incorrect.

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Nothing is mentioned here about Alice's natural inclinations, only about the way she adapts to circumstances.

Because of his inherited artistic talents and his parents' wish that he become an artist, Oliver became a painter.
Jeff's parents are both musically inclined, and Jeff inherited his musical talent from them.
Giselle inherited her passive personality from her father but has learned to assert herself when needed.
Julia's competitive nature is a result of the pressure to succeed placed upon her by her teachers at school.
Alice learned to be aggressive from playing violent video games.

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