When Maureen picked up her little brother from day care, she couldn't believe
how many activities were happening simultaneously. In one corner, children were
alternately constructing a house out of cardboard blocks and knocking it down
again. In another, a group was pretending to run a store and pushing around small
shopping carts. In yet another, a boy attempted to give a gymnastics lesson to a
friend, all but careening into nearby onlookers. Then Maureen noticed the day care
instructors, calmly giving instructions and issuing casual warnings to the boisterous
bunch.
How does the author reveal the theme?
The construction and knocking down of the cardboard house helps to convey the theme of our attraction to demolition.
The number of activities going on at once contributes to the theme of the importance of new experiences for children.
The contrast between the active children and the calm day care providers helps develop a theme of the beauty of controlled chaos.
The author reveals the theme through the contrast between the active children and the calm day care providers, which helps develop a theme of the beauty of controlled chaos.
The pliable and nimble antelope sped across the open grassland.
In this sentence, why would lithe be a better synonym for "flexible" than pliable is?
Lithe can also refer to graceful movement.
Lithe implies greater flexibility than pliable does.
Lithe can refer to mental flexibility as well as physical agility.
Lithe would be a better synonym for "flexible" than pliable because it implies greater flexibility than pliable does.
After years of taking exclusively academic electives, Rehana finally registered for a
painting class, which made her feel both nervous and excited. She felt excited to attempt
something new, but she fretted that she would violate some important art rule she'd never
known before. However, Rehana's art teacher told her on the first day, "You can do
anything in art, as long as it works." Liberated by this simple instruction, Rehana's
creativity soared, unshackled by the chains of self-consciousness and unburdened by
the weight of expectations. She produced many unique and stunningly beautiful paintings
in that class, which became one of her favorites ever.
How do the underlined words contribute to the passage's meaning?
They help the reader imagine how Rehana's unique and stunningly beautiful paintings looked.
They suggest how Rehana's academic abilities helped her succeed in the painting class.
They allow the reader to understand the effect of the teacher's instructions on Rehana.
The underlined words contribute to the passage's meaning by allowing the reader to understand the effect of the teacher's instructions on Rehana.
Perry and his buddies were ecstatic about whiling away the muggy afternoon at a
nearby waterfall. Nothing beat this hidden oasis for escaping the summer's
oppressive heat. However, as the boys were splashing in the cascade's refreshing
pool, they didn't notice an enormous thunderhead moving in until it blotted out the
sunlight. Crisp, hard winds kicked up, ripping a chill through the humidity. The boys
simultaneously reached the pool's edge just as the first sharp wave of thunder
cracked. Lit by flashes of lightning and shivering, they sprinted to the shelter of
Perry's car.
What role does the change in weather play in the plot?
It provides a symbol to represent the lesson of always being prepared for surprising events.
It exposes the fear that the characters feel when confronted by unexpected situations.
It presents a temporary conflict and shows how the characters address the circumstances.
The change in weather plays the role of presenting a temporary conflict and showing how the characters address the circumstances.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), your
hands are a primary culprit in the spread of viruses and bacteria. The CDC states
that washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water is the most effective way to
maintain proper hand hygiene. Hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol
can be used if you do not have access to soap and water. Either way, having clean
hands will benefit you and others by helping prevent the spread of germs.
What aspect of this argument for proper hand hygiene lends it the most credibility?
By referencing information from the CDC, the writer has provided unbiased research.
By including the 60 percent figure, the writer has provided factual, scientific evidence.
By discussing the spread of germs, the writer has addressed a crucial health concern.
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The aspect of this argument that lends it the most credibility is by referencing information from the CDC. This shows that the writer has provided unbiased research from a reputable source.
Grace took the critic's rave review of the independent film with a grain of salt. The
last time she chose a film based on his review, she was thoroughly disappointed.
What does the phrase with a grain of salt suggest?
Grace is upset the reviewer gives away the ending of the film.
Grace no longer bothers to read reviews of independent films.
Grace won’t let the review overly influence her choice of films.