For this sentence, finding the correct answer depends on understanding the word "although." This term is a conjunction that means even though, implying that Julia had a certain opinion in spite of Evelyn's preference for plastic. Because of this, we know that Julia must not favor the use of plastic for the project. However, be careful not to miss the final words "did not"! We're looking for something that Julia does not believe. Our answer is clear—Julia most likely would not agree with the idea that plastic was "more durable than metal."

Proper completion of this sentence relies on understanding the meaning of a single word: "invincible." An "invincible" team is unbeatable or indestructible; in other words, they must always win their games, and likely decisively. Of the given choices, a "twenty-point victory" is the only result such a team would have achieved. You may have been tempted by another choice, "mediocre performance," if you did not know the meaning of "mediocre"! However, that adjective means okay or average, and therefore does not fit with the extremely good result we would expect here.

Given that the second part of the blank describes the fact that Rebecca's mother needs a helping hand, it is logical that the blank preceding it should relate to Rebecca's capacity to help her mother. The only phrase that relates to this is the fact that Rebecca helps with the house chores, which is work that her mother might otherwise have to do alone.

The sentence tells us that Alicia speaks to her friends in a way that makes them feel bad. Thus, the blank should be occupied by a phrase expressing something negative. The phrase that accomplishes this best is "in a harsh tone of voice," which is the correct answer. 

Given that the beginning of the sentence talks about Marcy being skeptical about school, the blank should also relate to school. The only answer choices that relates to school is "be liked by the teachers," which is the correct answer. 

Given that the puppy was crying all through the night when separated from his owner, the best answer choice would be one that reflects how distressed the puppy was. The best answer choice for capturing this sentiment is "extremely anxious."

When students enter a classroom late, a professor is most likely to see their tardiness as offensive because it reveals a lack of respect. Therefore, the best answer is "a sign of disrespect." A tempting answer choice is "disgusting behavior," but this is too extreme and therefore not correct.

If someone makes plans at the last minute, that means it is on the other person to see if they can adapt to that person's plans. Thus, the best answer would be "flexible enough to accommodate her."

Given that Ralph had only built his porch after a year, he was not building his house very quickly. Thus, the correct answer is "at a turtle’s pace." This is the only answer choice the reflects the slow speed at which Ralph was building his house.

The best answer choice should be a phrase that describes how the niece is able to buy whatever she wants. Therefore, the best answer choice is "as her family was very wealthy."