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English practice 6

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Crocheting Makes a Good Hobby

Crocheting is the art of making fabric by twisting yarn or thread with a hook. Although many associate it by1 older women, crocheting can be a fun hobby for people of both genders2 and all ages. Once you start crocheting, you won't be able to put down the hook; you'll have a hobby for life.

Time-honored and easily taught4 to all, crocheting is an easy hobby to pick up. Instructional books are readily available, and once you've learned a few basic stitches. Picking5 up the more advanced ones is a snap. Once you learn how to crochet, you can purchase store-bought books that detail6 that tell you exactly how to make the projects that interest you. Even if you want to try several projects, the supplies required for it's7 completion are minimal; all you need are a crochet hook, yarn, and a pair of scissors. You don't need to worry about making a big investment, either; fifteen dollars will buy you no fewer than8 three starter kits!

[1] As you grow more proficient, you can expand your supplies by purchasing hooks of different types9 to vary the size of your stitches. [2] Crochet hooks are available in all sizes, ranging,10 from very small to very large, with everything in between. [3] Some are so big that you need to use two strands of yarn. [4] Other hooks are very tiny, so small that you must use thread. [5] These hooks are suitable for making smaller, more delicate things such as lace doilies, tablecloths, and bedspreads. [6] These hooks make big stitches, so you can finish a project with them very quickly. [7] It is best to start with hooks that are medium in size; these are the easiest to manipulate and require only one strand of yarn.

Because it seems like there are a million hooks to keep track of,12 crocheting makes a good hobby because it requires only time and patience, not attention or tremendous investment. You can crochet while watching television, listening to music, or visiting with other people. It is fun and relaxing and allows you to express your creative side in an easy way. Also, you13 have finished a project, you have a cherished keepsake. Whether you have made an afghan to keep you warm on14 cold winter nights or a lace tablecloth to add a touch of elegance to your dining room, your creation is sure to be cherished for a long time to come.

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Irish nuns helped save lives with crocheting when they used it as a way to make a living during the Great Irish Potato Famine of 1846.

Should the writer add this sentence here?

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12. Given that all the choices are true, which one provides the most effective transition from the preceding paragraph to this one?

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15. Suppose the writer's goal had been to write an essay that demonstrates the commercial potential of crocheting. Would this essay successfully accomplish that goal?

This question asks about the preceding passage as a whole.