ACT Bell Ringer 4

The Joy of Running

(7) They wear expensive, fashionable outfits, perfectly fit and sleek, always new-looking. Neither these runners nor their (8) clothes, ever look sweaty or messy. One young man ran for two hours, and his sweatband was dry, his hair in place, and his shoes unscuffed. Such runners don’t so much exercise as perform.

7. The writer wishes to begin Paragraph 3 with a sentence that strengthens the focus of the paragraph, while providing a transition from Paragraph 2. Which of the following would be the best choice?

A. Some runners run for health reasons.

B. Some runners run to be admired.

C. Runners come in a wide range of ages.

D. Some people like money and the things money can buy.

8. A. NO CHANGE

B. clothes they do

C. clothes—

D. clothes