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English
Middle School
which of the following is true of the words lated travelier as used here
English
College
Which best paraphrases this paragraph
English
High School
1) Many people are in danger of becoming so accustomed to impersonal interaction online that they could soon lose sight of the importance of face-to-face communication.What does the word accustomed mean as used here?A)put offB)used toC)tired ofD)bored with8)Which idea from the editorial is an example of faulty logic?A)Real human interaction, however, is a bit trickier these days.B)Our lives are more accessible, but are our relationships any deeper as a result?C)People who have thousands of acquaintances also have very few true friends.D)Although these individuals might know the details of your life, how many of them truly know you?
English
High School
How does the organizational structure of the passage support the authors purpose?Wouldnt it be great to have a burrito bar in the cafeteria? A lot of junior high students love making their own burritos. If we had a burrito bar, students could prepare delicious lunches just the way they like them. The best part is that burritos can be made with wholesome ingredients like beef, chicken, and beans, so theres no need to worry that the meals would be unhealthy for kids. The ingredients used in school lunches, so there would be no extra expenses for the school.A. To persuade the reader that burritos are a healthy lunch option, the author uses a compare and contrast structure that shows the benefits of eating burritos.B. To persuade the reader that the cafeteria should add a burrito bar, the author uses a proposition and support structure that explains the advantages a burrito bar would bring.C. To inform the reader about the food preferences of junior high students, the author uses a proposition and support structure that suggests having a burrito bar would bring.
English
High School
Which revises the sentence to create a new, complex sentence?Based on the scientists recommendations, the new safety requirements were enacted, and fewer accidents occurred.Many accidents occurred, so based on the scientists recommendations, the new safety requirements were enactedBased on the scientists recommendations, the new safety requirements were enacted so that the number of accidents diminished.People were concerned by the number of accidents, so based on the scientists recommendations, the new safety requirements were enacted.
English
High School
What is the authors purpose in writing this paragraph?
English
High School
what is the setting of a raisin in the sun? chicago's racially segregated south side
English
High School
HELP ASAP 25 POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!In one or two paragraphs of a minimum of 150 words, compare and contrast how sound devices are used in the poems The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe and She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron.
English
Middle School
what kind of sentence is He dove from his place in the sky with a loud zoom
English
High School
The rough frightening waves washed over our tiny sailboat.
English
College
Which sentence in the passage is an example of metaphor?He stared out the window, with thoughts of the days to come drifting through his head. There was excitement but also nervous anticipationa visit from his sister was sure to upend the normal family routine. Full of new ideas and eager to share, she would be a whirlwind in the otherwise quiet household. He knew that they would have a great time together, but he also was going to miss having more space and attention for himself. Still, he wouldn't have it an other way
English
College
Read the excerpt from A Black Hole Is NOT a Hole by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano.The scientist who forgot to eat his lunch was busy cooking up a whole new way of thinking about gravity. He was a radical smarty-pantssomebody with a wild imagination. Someone whose brain could surprise even himself.Albert Einstein didn't mean to turn the universe upside-down on everyone. He didn't plan on leading others to discover black holes. At first, all he set out to do was think about motion, along with a few other related ideas. But almost before he knew it, he had suddenly made our dependable old universe seem strange and new.Which detail would be best to include in a summary of the excerpt?the scientist who forgot to eat his luncha new way of thinking about gravitywhole radical smarty-pants a few other related ideas
English
Middle School
Which one is correct? A comma can be used to:separate items in a seriesseparate an independent clause from a dependent clauseseparate two dependent clausesseparate two nouns
English
High School
How long does it take to get from london to manchester
English
Middle School
What effect does the prologue have on the audience? A Introduces characters, setting, and conflict B Engages and interests the audience C All of the above
English
Middle School
An example of metaphor in F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story "Babylon Revisited" isa) having the character of Marion dislike the main characterb) making the story take place in Paris to suggest a romantic scene c) using the title to hint at the ruins of a life of excess wealthd) including a child in the story to make the main character seem likable
English
College
Match up as many words and meanings as you can.Check this exercise again after seeing the words in context on page 2.1.propose2.summita) to speak about or deal withb) the getting in the way or stopping of somethingc) without being careful or kindd) activities that are fun3.observe4.address5.recreatione)to not pay attention to, to refuse to take notice6.piratef)to ruin or hurt nature7.ignoreg) a large meeting with people from different backgroundsh) a thief on water8.pollute9.carelesslyi)to suggestto honor or celebrate10. interventionD
English
High School
What is the central idea of this excerpt?
English
High School
Is the answer either B or C? (I need some help)
English
High School
Read this sentence.She said "I am certain by the way that I have a ride to and from theshow."Where should commas be inserted in this sentence?
English
Middle School
Which of these is NOT a type of irony in literature?A Dramatic B Melodramatic C Verbal
English
College
Which statement BEST explains the difference in the two authors'arguments?A) Vaccinations provides the topic for both authors.B)Both authors state that parents have the right todecide whether or not to vaccinate their children.The first author argues that all children should beo vaccinated, and the second author argues thatvaccines will harm children.D)The first author argues that most children should bevaccinated, and the second author argues that manychildren do not need to be vaccinated.
English
High School
Reporting Lost ItemsSpeaking TaskNote: Your instructor will tell you how to do this task. Please follow his or her instructions.You were on bus #12 at 10 PM. You forgot these items on a bus. Report them lost by leaving a phone message with the bus company. Make sure you include:the names of the itemsthe colors they arePlease help !!! ARGEN T !!!! PLEASE WILL MARK AS BRAINTLIES !!!!! BEST ANSWER WILL BE MARKED AS BRAINTLIES !!! :)
English
College
dont know english. help mee pleaseee
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