Without this, spiritual work is impossible:

What general conclusion can we reach about making inferences during reading?

a. People are generally reluctant to make inferences unless they are convinced that the inference is justified. b. People consistently make inferences, especially if they have relatively poor metacomprehension skills. c. People often make inferences, especially if they have expertise in the topic. d. People are generally reluctant to make inferences unless someone specifically urges them to do so.

Rates of overweight and obesity _______________________________

a. are rising worldwide b. are lowest among African American females compared to all other ethnic groups in the United States c. are lower among Latinos and Native Americans than among European Americans d. are lowest in the most affluent regions of the world, such as North America and Europe