SAT English Practice Question
The goal of this passage is to explain why some people feel like their thoughts are more valuable than others. The speaker argues that the value of our thoughts is based on how we perceive the world and not on their content. They argue that if you believe that your thoughts are valuable, you are more likely to act on them. Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of this passage?
- A.The value of our thoughts is determined by how we perceive the world.
- B.The value of our thoughts is determined by their content.
- C.The value of our thoughts is determined by how we act on them.
- D.There is no way to determine the value of our thoughts.
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