English
Reading Comprehension
Passage: "Owing to a shortage of qualified teachers in rural areas, many schools were forced to combine multiple grade levels into single classrooms, resulting in lower individual attention for students and, eventually, declining test scores across the district." Question: According to the passage, what was the direct result of combining multiple grade levels into single classrooms?
Explanation
The passage states that combining classrooms led directly to 'lower individual attention for students' — the declining test scores came afterward, as a further effect down the chain.
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series
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