The author uses several examples in this passage to illustrate the point that it is important to be able to recognize and adapt to new situations. The author uses the example of the speaker's own experience in the military to show how the speaker learned to adapt to the demands of a new environment. The author also uses the example of the speaker’s experiences in school to illustrate how the speaker learned to adapt to the demands of a new academic environment. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the examples in this passage?

SAT · English · previous-year question