Which is a verb ending in - ing that is used as a noun?

gerund

infinitive

prepositional phrase

modifier

Which word best describes an effective claim in a literary analysis? assertive emotional factual supportable

1. When the temperature outside begins to soar, your body heats up faster. To stay cool and beat the heat, play outside during cooler parts of the day. 2. The day is usually hottest between 10 a. m. and 4 pm.

What kind of sentence is this? "Stock prices have fallen at an unprecedented rate, and foreign investments are far below normal levels."

Which of the following pairs of words are homophones? A. Brake and break B. Dessert and desert C. Right and correct D. Blight and bright

In this excerpt, the author's tone is best described as harsh and strident enthusiastic and optimistic - my answer informal and analytical dark and foreboding "Once riding in old Baltimore, Heart-filled, head-filled with glee, I saw a Baltimorean

What is the best example of a cultural value? A) Honor basketball tradition. B) Find a friend C) Eat only organic produce D) Respect animals and Pets

By chucking the word unrelenting into its roots, prefix, and suffix, we can determine that it means a. not available for rent b. the act of not letting up c. the act of not borrowing d. not being borrowed

What is the converse of the following conditional statement? In the United States, if it is July 4, then it is Independence Day.

What is the most likely meaning of the word cabal as it is used in paragraph 2

Aegeus recognized his son and saved him from Medea's poison. Theseus was named the true heir to his throne. Which best describes how this event develops the plot? a. describes the climax b. builds suspense c. established conflict d. resolves tension