The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A:

In the section titled "Microwave Ovens," what made the microwave oven such an "essential part" of the author's lunch period?

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The author had only a short lunch period, and it was difficult to clean up dishes after heating lunch using saucepans.

The meals made for microwaves came pre-packaged, making it easy to consume in a short amount of time.

The microwave had settings that were perfect for reheating leftovers the author brought to work from home.

The microwave cooked things much faster than the traditional toaster oven that it had replaced.

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Question 2 33.33 pts
Part B:

Which statement from the passage BEST supports the response in Part A?

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I never thought about my microwave oven until it stopped working one day.

I pressed start and then a strange silence, not a steady, busy hum, ensued.

For a week, I battled with messy saucepans and sticky wooden spoons to heat my lunch each day.

When I finally bought a new microwave, I vowed never to take for granted this great convenience of modern life.

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Question 3 33.34 pts
How does the author's statement at the end of "Microwave Ovens" relate to the ideas in the first paragraph of "Everyday Things"?
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PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!!!1Both texts show that we do not like to be inconvenienced.

"Microwave Ovens" focuses on microwaves, while "Everyday Things" focuses on pencils.

Both texts state that we are spoiled by microwaves and pencils.

Both texts state that it is easy to take for granted things that make life easier.