Read the passage.

In the late 1800s, long-distance communication was difficult. Though there was a postal service, it was slow and unreliable. Letters could take many weeks or even months to travel cross country. Quickly reaching a faraway loved one in an emergency was only possible via the electric telegraph, which was not available to everyone. In contrast, today Americans communicate freely, inexpensively, and frequently over all distances with cell phones and computers. Friends and family, no matter how distant, are only a push of a button away.

Which word or phrase makes the transition to a different idea?

in the late
quickly
in contrast
friends and family

Answer:

The word or phrase that makes the transition to a different idea in this excerpt is "in contrast."

Explanation:

In English language, there are certain words or phrases that are used to connect ideas, sentences or paragraphs. These words or phrases are called linking words. There are many types of linking words classified according to their function, for example:

Addition: also, as well as, in addition to, moreover, etc.

Consequence: as a result, hence, therefore, etc.

Contrast: although, rather, in contrast, etc.  

In this excerpt, the phrase, in contrast, is used as a linking word to show a transition to an opposite idea within the same paragraph and compare communication in two different time periods.

Explanation:

Answer:

C. In contrast

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How is suspense used in a story?

Which is an example of a dependent clause
Select one:

Because Sam enjoyed music

Sam is a music lover

Music is Sam's passion

Sam likes music because he plays the violin

The word stricture is formed from the Latin root -strict-. Based on your knowledge of this root, what is most likely the meaning of a stricture? Use the sentence below to determine the meaning.

as the barge floated down the mississippi river it neared a stricture as it reached the bend

a. movement through a passage

b. distance through a passage

c. narrowing of a passage

d. opening of a passage

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A. being stimulated
B. gaining steam
C. accelerating
D. stabilizing

why the word "starts" is incorrect in the sentence "Benjamin, who’s the most artistic, place marshmallows around the top."

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows.


Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.


How does the author handle the counterclaim?

Answer choices

A. The author chooses to concede the point and offers to rebuttal

B. The author offers an opinion discounting the counterclaim

C. The author ignores the counterclaim and avoids responding

D. The author supplies a rebuttal that quotes more current research

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Can we say that older tools have lesser function and newer tools have more

function? Why​

Which word best completes this analogy?
ponder: think as fantasize
A. act
B. believe
C. learn
D. daydream​

Within A Farewell to Arms, what would be the best definition of the word “battalions”?
Question 14 options:

a)

Large numbers of soldiers or troops acting in unison.

b)

A specialized force in the military composed of less than 10 soldiers.

c)

An offensive posture doomed to failure.

d)

A lion insignia on a soldier’s uniform.

“Was filled” is verb, helping verb or linking verb

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By using blank punctuation and capitalization, we create clear sentences

Which of the sample
sentences has the correct in-
text citation?
A. Sentence A
B. Sentence B
C. Sentence C
D. Sentence D

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The first postage stamp, the "Penny Black," was printed and used in England in 1840. The stamp was called the "Penny Black" because it was printed in black ink and was sold for a penny. Mail was sent and received long before the first stamp, but it was the receiver who had to pay for the mail, not the sender. Since some people were unable to pay to receive their mail, the idea of the postage stamp was born.

In 1845, five years after England's "Penny Black," the first stamp was printed in the United States of America. Two years later, on July 1, 1847 the first official U.S. postage stamps were issued featuring the portraits of our first postmaster and our first President. The five cent value paid for postal service up to a distance of 300 miles. The stamp, printed in blue, has a catalog value of hundreds of dollars today. A used or canceled copy of this stamp is worth at least half as much as an unused stamp. This stamp was issued imperforate (unperforated) and had to be cut apart with scissors. The adoption of adhesive stamps opened up the development of today's extensive postal system.

Since 1845, the United States has printed more than 3,000 different kinds of stamps. Gradually, all of the world's countries began to issue stamps.

Several kinds of postage stamps are printed. Some of the most interesting are the commemoratives. A commemorative stamp honors anniversaries, important people, or special events. It is usually on sale at the post office only for a short time.

A more common stamp is called a regular issue. Regular issue stamps are printed in greater numbers, and can be obtained for a longer period of time. They are sold in stamp machines as well as in the post office.

Other less common stamps are airmail stamps, special delivery stamps, and envelope stamps. If you have ever seen a postage stamp album of the United States, you will know that it has spaces to put all of these stamps.
Submit your persuasive writing about stamp collecting. You may use the excerpt about stamp collecting. Use the graphic organizer to organize your ideas in order to write your essay. Be sure your essay is five paragraphs and includes the following:

State your opinion clearly in a well-formed topic sentence. Introduce the idea of a hobby and explain what is stamp collecting.
Give the first reason why stamp collecting is good hobby. Support this reason by citing evidence from the reading passage on "The Hobby of Stamp Collecting."
Give the second reason why stamp collecting is a good hobby. Support this reason with cited evidence also.
Give the third reason why stamp collecting is a good hobby. Support this reason with cited evidence from the passage.
Concluding paragraph. This paragraph should wrap up the three ideas and restate the topic sentence.

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Read the passage, then answer the question that follows. The future beckons to us. Whither do we go and what shall be our endeavour? To bring freedom and opportunity to the common man, to the peasants and workers of India; to fight and end poverty and ignorance and disease; to build up a prosperous, democratic and progressive nation, and to create social, economic and political institutions which will ensure justice and fullness of life to every man and woman. We have hard work ahead. There is no resting for any one of us till we redeem our pledge in full, till we make all the people of India what destiny intended them to be. We are citizens of a great country, on the verge of bold advance, and we have to live up to that high standard. All of us, to whatever religion we may belong, are equally the children of India with equal rights, privileges and obligations. We cannot encourage communalism or narrow-mindedness, for no nation can be great whose people are narrow in thought or in action. –“A Tryst with Destiny,” Jawaharlal Nehru Which statement best evaluates the evidence for Nehru’s claim? The evidence is effective because it provides examples of work to be done to create a great country. The evidence is effective because Nehru uses emotional appeals to fully support his claim of how hard the work will be. The evidence is not effective because Nehru describes how difficult the work of the assembly will be. The evidence is not effective because it does not give reasons to work hard.

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in economics, an exchange rate describes:

A. how much one currency is worth compared to another
B. the total value of a country imports and exports
c. how quickly prices are rising in an international market
d. the amount of currency available in fixed exchange

1. As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I have
directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But
always will our whole nation remember the character of
the onslaught against us.... [T]he American people in
their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
2. And in the difficult hours of this day - through dark days
that may be yet to come - we will know that the vast
majority of the members of the human race are on our
side. Many of them are fighting with us. All of them are
praying for us. But, in representing our cause, we represent
theirs as well - our hope and their hope for liberty under
God.
Which most accurately describes a major difference in the emphasis between
the two speeches?
O A. Speech #1 conveys a less certain tone concerning future victory
than Speech #2.
O B. Unlike Speech #1, Speech #2 employs logos to indicate that war is
necessary
O c. Unlike Speech #1, Speech #2 uses emotional language to remind
Americans that they are not alone.
O D. Both speeches pronounce a dark, uncertain future for the United
States
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How do Elizabeth and George Wickham meet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice?

In scene 2 why is friar Laurence in a panic when he finds out that his letter was not delivered to Romeo why is this the key Turning point in the plo

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Why is dialogue an important part of a story?
A. Dialogue makes the reading go faster. B. Dialogue can reveal a character's personality.
C. Dialogue offers lengthy descriptions of the setting.
D. Dialogue is the only method used to explain the major events in the plot of a story.​

Laurie created an infographic for her science fair project that includes a chart detailing a timeline of the tides of the ocean. What type of information is he presenting?

vocabulary
data
similarities and differences
dates and stages

What type of organizational pattern does Terry Tempest Williams, author of "The
Clan of One-Breasted Women," use?

Select the correct text in the passage.
Which evidence from the passage answers this question?

How has blueberry growing changed over the years?

Blueberries

The blueberry is one of North America's native fruits. The continent produces 90 percent of the world's blueberries. Harvest time runs from mid-April to the beginning of October. July is the height of the season. In the United States, it is known as National Blueberry Month.

Many tasty dishes can be made from blueberries, including pies, breads, jellies, and jams. Top your morning cereal with some fresh blueberries. Or serve them by themselves or mixed with other fruit and pour on cream, milk, or yogurt. They are wonderful to eat fresh off the stem too.

History of the Blueberry

American Indians showed early settlers where to find wild blueberries. They may have brought a dessert called sautauthig to the first Thanksgiving feast in the 1600s. This pudding is made from dried blueberries, cracked corn, and water.

In the early 1900s, Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville began to farm wild highbush blueberries. Later, plant breeders developed the new kinds of larger, hardy berries that you see in grocery stores. You can still find wild blueberries, often in hilly or mountainous areas.

Blueberry Farms Today

Today, you can pick your own blueberries at self-pick farms. Some of them even let you eat berries while you pick.