I can assure you that the reward is worth the effort. Follow my guidelines and get up a little bit earlier every day.

Which word could replace "guidelines" in the second sentence above WITHOUT changing the meaning of the selection? ]]>
Each body paragraph should end with a transition statement. It leads the listener to the next part. It helps the parts fit together.

What is the BEST definition of "transition" based on the context clues? ]]>
A good speech starts with an introduction. It must have a great hook statement.

What is the author's point of view about introductions? ]]>
Which sentence from the article explains WHY the author thinks this? ]]>