Questions: What is the function of the sentence "Exercise used to feel like a chore, but now when I miss a workout, I feel like l've missed out on an important part of my day," in the passage? A It gives specific, concrete examples to support the argument. B It reveals the argument for the first time as a result of the evidence given earlier. C It allows the writer to communicate doubts about the overall claim after arguing the main points. D It concludes the argument by showing the author's change in opinion due to exercising regularly for the first time.

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The sentence "Exercise used to feel like a chore, but now when I miss a workout, I feel like I've missed out on an important part of my day" expresses a shift in the author's attitude towards exercise. The passage details the author's journey from sporadic attempts at exercise to a committed routine.

A. The sentence doesn't offer specific, concrete examples. It's a general statement about the author's changed perspective. B. While the overall argument is revealed later in the passage, the sentence itself introduces the idea of the author's changed view of exercise which becomes the main point later on. C. The sentence does not express doubts. It emphasizes the author's positive view of exercise. D. The sentence doesn't conclude the argument. It introduces the author's transformation which is elaborated further in the passage.

The sentence reveals the author's shift in perspective from viewing exercise as a chore to seeing it as an essential part of their day. This change is the central theme of the passage, and the given sentence introduces this transformation.

Final Answer: The correct answer is B.