1. What does the following sentence start with? Weather permitting, the picnic will be held at the community park. A. An adjective B. A prepositional phrase C. A past participle D. An absolute construction

Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement. a. the gallery displays two oil portraits that belong to the venetian school of painting; the subjects of the paintings remain unknown. b.

Heracles could be described as ___ A. Strong B. Creative C. Enchanting D. Vain

True or false A synonym for prohibit is authorize.

What is a metaphor?

In which sentence from "Black Hole Beginnings" is the effect underlined? As more stuff gathers, its combined gravitation grows stronger. O Once again, the star stuff plunges inward under its own weight.

What is the homophone for already

Throughout the story tom struggles with the fear that he will die young

In "My Father Sits in the Dark," the speaker says, "But I could not understand it. How could it be restful to sit alone in an uncomfortable chair far into the night, in darkness?

Which of the following is the best example of a formal tone? a. Beat the eggs for two minutes until they're frothy and foamy. Then pour them into the greased pan. b. Brandy's dad gave her the most awesome present for her birthday - a trip to Cancun.

The speaker uses the word beguiler to describe the sea to suggest that A) the sea is a primeval force. B) the ocean is a cruel hunter. C) the ocean is a powerful animal. D) the sea is a bewitching temptress.