Read the excerpt from “A Century Ride.”

The result of this confab was that Auntie told two deliberate fibs, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Auntie, let her stay with him; it’s all coming round right!”

Which best revises the excerpt to conform with contemporary language and style while maintaining the original meaning?

A. The result of this discourse was that Auntie spake two deliberate fibs, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie chortled merrily and spake thusly, “Auntie, let her stay with him; it’s all coming round right!”
B. Whence this confab was completed, Auntie hied forth with two fibs, one told to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Hark Auntie, let her stay with him; marry, t’will be fine!”
C. Wherein the result of this confab was that Auntie told two lies anon, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Auntie, let her tarry with him; methinks ‘tis all coming round right!”
D. The result of this chat was that Auntie purposely told two lies, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Auntie, let her stay with him; it’ll all be fine!”

Answer: The right answer is the D) The result of this chat was that Auntie purposely told two lies, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Auntie, let her stay with him; it’ll all be fine!”

Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can be added that the language and style in the other three options is actually even more archaic and literary, with words such as anon, fibs, spake, thusly, hark, tarry, and wherein, just to name a few, as well as too informal, with words such as confab. Option D shows a very straightforward and clear language and style, which conform with contemporary language and style without deviating from the original meaning.          

A Screamingly Good Science Lesson
Elizabeth Kibler

Amusement park rides give us thrills, exhilaration, and delight. If you pay attention, these rides can give you something else—a science lesson. Roller coasters are amazing rides that can twist and veer until you scream; however, these rides can also help to show us how types of energy work.

Think about the first part of a roller coaster ride: A machine slowly pulls the cart higher and higher on a hill on the track. As the cart gets higher, it gains potential energy. Objects gain potential energy by being lifted farther from the ground. Potential energy is stored energy. The higher an object is from the ground, the more potential energy it has.

When the cart reaches the top of the first hill, not only are riders’ stomachs screaming for mercy, but also the cart is at its maximum potential energy. Without warning, the energy-loaded cart begins to descend the first hill. As the cart careens down the hill, it has kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is different from potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. All objects in motion have this energy. The kinetic energy propels that cart down the hill. Eventually, the cart will fight the forces of gravity and travel up another hill. On this uphill journey, the cart again begins to gain potential energy. The cart switched from potential energy, to kinetic energy, and back again. Therefore, a roller coaster ride is just the converting of kinetic energy and potential energy.

After the first collection of potential energy, the cart does not use ropes, pulleys, or an engine. The cart, its wheels, and the laws of science are the only things that keep carts rolling firmly down the track. The air brakes on modern roller coasters bring the cart to a safe and smooth stop. If, however, a roller coaster had no brakes, it would ultimately stop on its own. The friction between the wheels and track and the friction between the cart and the air would eventually make a coaster stop. Think about a super ball. Although it gains potential energy every time it goes up, it eventually stops bouncing. In much the same way, the roller coaster cart would cease to move.

Today, amusement park owners continuously try to outdo each other with bigger and better coasters. They believe that the more screaming their patrons do, the better the ride. Although the new rides of the day are going beyond what many thought was possible, it is all a matter of science. So, the next time you find yourself about to plunge down a gigantic roller coaster hill, try to think about the science of the amazing ride. Or, if you can’t stomach that much thought, just hold on and enjoy the ride.

10) The author's point of view can BEST be described as that of..
A) a bored teacher.
B) an unsure guide.
C) a nervous novice.
D) an enthusiastic fan.

5. Choose the revision that corrects the run-on in the following sentence: My computer is not connected to the Internet, I use my phone to check email.

A. My computer is not connected to the Internet so I use my phone to check email. B. My computer is not connected to the Internet; I use my phone to check email. C. My computer is not connected to the Internet I use my phone to check email. D. My computer is not connected to the Internet, using my phone to check email

Speakers of English as a foreign language often make all of their verbs _____.

regular irregular

what is a preposition?????

A work in which a satirist creates new, humorous lyrics for a well-known song would be an example of
reduction ad absurdum
caricature
sarcasm
parody

PLEASE HELP ALL THE POINTS I HAVE

Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.

1. I met Elisa. 2. She was sitting on a blanket with her mom and her sister. 3. I was tossing a softball back-and-forth with some friends. 4. It was a really hot day at the park, and my friends and I were sweating a lot. 5. We went to drink from the fountain, but the water was hot too. 6. Elisa called us over to her blanket and pointed to an ice chest. 7. “Help yourself,” she said. 8. When I lifted the lid, the tops of several brightly colored fruit bars came into view.

What is needed at the beginning of sentence 1?

a sequence word
a strong example
a different pronoun
a time word or phrase

Which transformation is not always congruent with its original image?

What is the point of view?

The gym was crowded. Leslie was excited about the dance team’s performance, but she was afraid of performing in front of all of these people. Melissa could see the look of panic on Leslie’s face. “It’s okay,” Melissa said. “We have practiced a lot for this.” Hearing Melissa’s words, Coach Turner turned around. “No need to be nervous, girls. You are going to be great!


A) omniscient third person


B) first person


C) limited third person


D) second person

Read this paragraph.
Of all the attributes essential to a respected man or woman or to a respected nation, the predominant characteristic is self-discipline. Laws cannot be made compelling people to suppress their desire for power or position. No method of legislating such wisdom exists. As free people, we must face a choice between two types of discipline. One is the self-discipline that is still open to us—the kind that free people and free nations exercise when they select the executives, lawmakers, and judges who will govern them and assure their protection and well-being. The second is a cold-blooded, ill-intentioned, form of discipline that may be thrust upon us by strangers—the discipline of force, terrorism, suspicion, and intimidation—the discipline used in totalitarian regimes.

What is the theme of the above paragraph?
Law Self-discipline
Force, terrorism, suspicion
Legislating wisdom

What form does the poet of sailing to Byzantium take in the last stanza?

describe where proteins are made and how they are transported withing the cell

what is a bias in writing?

The main difference between the Readers' Guide to Periodicals and resources like EBSCOhost and Expanded Academic ASAP is that       
A. researchers can only access the Readers' Guide in a library, while the other resources can be accessed online from anywhere.  
B. the Readers' Guide is older and more comprehensive than the newer, online indexes.  
C. the Readers' Guide is more universally acceptable in an academic setting than the other indexes.  
D. the Readers' Guide is a basic index, while the other resources are full databases allowing access to actual articles.  

How did the rise of cities and mass culture affect writers such as Flannery

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

I left the house in bad humor and walked slowly to school. (“Araby” from Dubliners, p. 3)

From this sentence, both the reader and the boy know that _____.

a. he is filled with turmoil and is confused
b. he is dreading an examination
c. he is angry with Mangan’s sister
d. he is annoyed with his uncle

In a well developed paragraph of 5 – 7 sentences, describe the situational irony in “The Gift of the Magi”. How is this irony critical to the story’s theme?

Select all that apply. Subjective information is not the same as _____.inaccurate information
judgments based on feelings or personal preferences
statements or claims that can be verified without relying on feelings
statements of quality
opinions
facts

I was in the National Forest with my camera. The day was crisp, and the leaves were turning gold and red. When I spotted the white-tailed buck, I froze. He wasn't more than 15 yards from where I was standing. The wind must have been right, because he kept on browsing the mossy ground. I lifted my camera very slowly. Carefully, holding my breath, I lifted the camera to my eye. Turning the focus ring, I framed the deer's head. Just as I was ready to press the shutter release, the buck raised his head. He was looking my way with wide eyes. Click. I took the picture. An instant later, the deer bounded away into the forest. He took off, but I had the shot. Today, the framed photo of that buck hangs above our fireplace. What season of the year is implied by the words you read in the passage? A. Fall B. Spring C. Winter D. Summer

s revealing the outcome of the plot in the prologue an effective technique for creating suspense, or would you prefer not to be told what will happen? Support your opinion with reasons in two to three sentences.

In American society, romantic love is considered the main reason for people to marry. On the other hand, in some societies, romantic love is considered a form of obsession or madness. In fact, even in many societies where "true love" is not considered a form of insanity, arranged marriages are still the norm. For example, in many cultures it's believed that marriage is basically an economic arrangement. Thus, a farmer needs a wife both to bear children and to share the farm work while raising new "hands" as additional farm labor. In other societies, marriage is mainly about cementing connections between families. Indeed, most marriages between members of European royal or aristocratic lineages were primarily aimed at creating trust, loyalty, and mutual obligations between privileged and powerful families. What is the main idea in this paragraph? A. Marriage is usually a family affair. B. Arranged marriages are more practical than those based on romantic love. C. True love is a sound basis for marriage. D. Different societies have different ideas about the purpose of marriage.

Fred’s idea of healthy eating is to have a double cheeseburger without putting any salt on it. The primary purpose of this sentence is to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain.

In which of the following sentences is the underlined verb used as an action verb?

1. The animal looked hungry
2. The trainer felt worried
3. The lion smelled the steak
4. The steak tasted good

Pls help if you answer I will love you forever! LOL

What is an authority?

According to the passage, what is one purpose of dance rituals in Iroquois culture

In three to five sentences, explain the connection between sentences fluency and proper use of conventions.

A series of repeated initial consonant sounds is called onomatopoeia.

true? false?

Match each situation with a description.
Tiles
good study timing
good study conditions
bad study conditions
bad study timing
Pairs
Melinda likes to watch TV while she studies.

Annie studies for an hour every night after dinner.

Mike studies before he goes to bed for as long as he can stay awake.

Jared and his friends study in the school library.

Which sentence is a run-on sentence?


A.
A lion can run faster than a greyhound or a fox.


B.
Humpback whales sing songs; they sing new tunes every year.


C.
Bald eagles build nests of branches; the nest may weigh tons.


D.
Some tortoises are huge, you can ride on them.

Based on the analogy below, what must be true about the word “triviality"?

TRIVIALITY is to VALUE as SERIOUSNESS is to HUMOR

A. triviality lacks value.
b. triviality is a type of value.
C. triviality causes value.
D. triviality has value.

Which event in English history came to be known as the Glorious Revolution?