In a ___ display of wealth, Cornelius Vanderbilt provided his dinner guests with little gold shovels for digging into a tray of sand for gemstones. A. primate B. pretentious C. precept D. primordial

When the author refers to "a scrupulous attention to a puerile kind of propriety," she: A) uses a simile B) uses understatement C) repeats phrases D) uses a metaphor E) repeats a particular sound

What does the speaker mean when he says he "lordly had the trees and leaves"? a. He stayed outside as long as the sun was up. b. He felt powerful and important. c. He knew all the different plants growing near the farm. d.

Which type documents would most likely require the use of a chronological outline? A. A speech outline a candidate's policies B. An essay questioning the use of animal testing C. A research paper arguing for the end of the death penalty D.

Which word best describes the mood of the Bergeron household? Question 2 options: Subdued Overwhelming Inspiring Restless

How does writer Hernando Tellez use pacing to create suspense in "Lather and Nothing Else"? The story begins with fast-paced action, then slows to a gentler rhythm as characters are developed toward the end.

harry works at a men ' s clothing store, which marks up its retail cloting by 27% if the store purchases suit jackests for $ 325 from the supplier how much will they sell it for

Identify the sentence that corrects the shift of voice in the following sentence. The police had been looking for the thief for months, and he was finally caught in the act.

In which sentence choice is correct spelling used? Read the sentence. Their already late, and time's running out Their already late, and times running out. There already late, and times running out. There already late, and time's running out.

What is agreement as it relates to grammar?

Read this excerpt from "The Gun" by Philip K. D**k: And behind came more carts, some with relays, some with firing controls, some with tools and parts, screws and bolts, pins and nuts. The final one contained atomic warheads.