how old is a rose when it grows and when it dies

According to the text, why might it be difficult for a single mom to vote?

A serial killer named Jacob Roberts works as a long-haul trucker. He travels from state to state dropping off deliveries and picking up victims. Hot on his trail is a young detective named George Spinetti who is eager to solve his first big case. Roberts becomes increasingly aware that Spinetti is onto him, and he begins to toy with him by leaving cryptic clues at the scenes of his crimes. Although he always seems to be one step ahead of his pursuer, Roberts grows increasingly paranoid as time goes on, and his behavior spirals out of control as thoughts of his impending capture overwhelm him.
Based on this summary, Jacob Roberts is
Select one:

the antagonist of the story because he is an immoral character.


the antagonist of the story because he is at odds with Spinetti.


the protagonist of the story because he is the central character.


the protagonist of the story because he is at odds with Spinetti.

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The clincher sentence:
A. introduces the main idea.
B. turns the main idea upside down.
C. restates the main idea.
D. explains the topic sentence of a paragraph.

1. Part A: Where does Kentaro first meet Hachiko? *
(5 Points)
Kentaro first meets Hachiko at Dr. Ueno's house.
Kentaro first meets Hachiko at the dog shelter.
Kentaro first meets Hachiko at the train station.
Kentaro first meets Hachiko at his house.

Write a sentence that begins with a dependent clause and ends with an independent clause

In "A Harrowing Escape," what does Cornelia's decision to remove her dress reveal about her?

She is tired of the formal style of the castle and wants to express her true self.

She is unafraid to do what is necessary to make a successful escape.

She is relieved to make her own decisions outside of the castle.

She is worried her dress will be ruined as she runs through the woods.

Why is Percy supposed to trust" jumping into the water?

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What plot event does NOT affect J. Malcolm Garcia’s character growth in “Dust Storm”?
losing the scrap of paper
meeting Haji More Din.
feeling jet-lagged in Quetta.
getting lost in the dust storm.
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Malala’s mother gave up going to school because her cousins stayed at home. How is Malala different and why might she have not been influenced by other girls and her mother?

Ead the excerpt from "Madam and the Rent Man" by Langston Hughes. He said, Madam, I ain't pleased! I said, Neither am I. So we agrees! Which best describes the poet's attitude in the last two lines of the stanza? sarcastic disruptive indecisive determined

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Question 17 (2 points)



Read each sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate alternative from the answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no correction or improvement, choose No improvement or correction is required.




Although my summer job was not easy and was not lucrative either, I learned a lot about self-discipline and perseverance.

Question 17 options:



neither easy nor lucrative



not easy but lucrative



not easy and lucrative



not easy, but also not lucrative



No improvement or correction is required




Question 18 (2 points)



Read each sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate alternative from the answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no correction or improvement, choose No improvement or correction is required.




A good artist needs to have inspiration, talent, and determination.

Question 18 options:



inspiration, talent, and work with a determined spirit, as well



inspiration, talent and to be determined, as well



inpiration and talent, as well as determination



inspiration and talent and also the desire to be determined



No improvement or correction needed




Question 19 (2 points)



Read each sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate alternative from the answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no correction or improvement, choose No improvement or correction is required.




My mother got a new desk in her office, which did at one time belong in possession to the mayor of the town.

Question 19 options:



which once belonged to our town's mayor



what was once in belonging to our town's mayor



No improvement or correction needed



which, to our town's mayor, once belonged



whch belonged, to our town's mayor, once




Question 20 (2 points)



Read each sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate alternative from the answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no correction or improvement, choose No improvement or correction is required.




To prepare for a difficult task, it is a good idea to get good sleep, drink lots of water, and will be eating healthy snacks.

Question 20 options:



No improvement or correction is required



lots of water, and eating healthy snacks



lots of water, and eat healthy snacks



lots of water, and did eat healthy snacks



lots of water, and ate healthy snacks





Question 21 (2 points)



Read Passage 2 on the Unit Test Reading Passages page. Then answer the question to improve elements of the passage, such as sentence structure, word choice, overall organization, tone, and voice.



In context, which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 1 (reprinted below)?



The first of America's First Ladies, Martha Dandridge, she was born near Williamsburg, Virginia in 1731.

Question 21 options:



Dandridge, being born near Williamsburg, Virginia in 1731.



Dandridge she was born near Williams, Virginia in 1731.



Dandridge, born near Williamsburg, Virginia in 1731.



Dandridge who was born near Williamsburg, Virginia in 1731.



Dandridge, was born near Williamsburg, Virginia in 1731.




Question 22 (2 points)



Read Passage 2 on the Unit Test Reading Passages page. Then answer the question to improve elements of the passage, such as sentence structure, word choice, overall organization, tone, and voice.



In context, which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 15 (reprinted below)?



She outlived her husband by several years and is buried at Mount Vernon, which her husband is also buried at.

Question 22 options:



Vernon, her husband is buried also.



Vernon, the place which her husband is buried.



Vernon, where her husband is also buried.



Vernon, in which her husband is also buried.



Vernon, what her husband was also buried.

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Look at Wiesel's use of the word vanishing in the third paragraph. What sort of connotation does vanishing have (as opposed to the more straightforward finishing or ending)? How does the word support Wiesel's purpose or ideas?

Based on the information in the paragraph and graphic, what might be a result of a decrease in tuna populations?

Part B which phrase from the text best supports the answer to part a

what does stepping out of stigma mean

Turn this into a passive voice. They are building a new road near my house​

I need to write a fictional story with an interesting setting and conflict, and a plot that builds on itself. With different types of characters.

What are 2 examples of biased statements on the news/ads/social media?

Going to live at Baltimore laid the foundation, and opened the gateway, to all my subsequent prosperity. I have ever regarded it as the first plain manifestation of that kind providence which has ever since attended and marked my life with so many favors." -Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Frederick Douglass Based on this passage, make a prediction about what will happen next in the narrative. Explain your prediction using evidence from the text my prediction is that douglass is like me, and really is stressed and tired so thats what he writes about in his narrative​

Nezuko Is Pretty Cute But Have You Seen Suga I Mean Come On.

Which sentence INCORRECTLY uses the apostrophe to form a possessive?

a
Michael's and Erin’s new house is absolutely spectacular.
b
One goose’s white feathers can make more mess than you would believe.
c
My two dogs’ leashes got all tangled up when we went for a walk.
d
My neighbor’s vegetable garden is overgrown with weeds.

Why does the author include the fact that the amount available for expanding learning time (ELT) has increased to $13 million? ​

can someone please write me a paragraph about why it's bad for 16 years olds to vote.

based on what you may know about The Crucible, why do you think Miller would name his play The Crucible ?

Why was Daedalus banned from Athens?

What are statements that do not literally mean what they communicate? ​

Walt Whitman had a vision for America of a "New Eden." He took inspiration from nature, and the diversity present in the natural world, for his vision of a culture that celebrates human diversity and all of our differences.