I WILL PICK BRAINLIST IF YOU ANSWER The author spends a lot of time describing what Alicia sees. What do you think is the main purpose of this detail? Be sure to use the text to support your answer. ita a WRITING question, NOT a multiple-choice one

Answer:

The author spends a lot of time describing what Alicia sees is so that the reader can visualize Alicia's surroundings and what she's seeing.

Answer:

The author spends most of the time describing Alicia, so the reader is able to visualize Alicia's surroundings and what she is seeing.   "Just then the scallop she was holding opened its shell slightly. Alicia saw a row of iridescent blue dots among what looked like frilly whiskers. Was it looking at her?"

Explanation:

You need to add a quote from the story to support your answer. Hopefully this helps because I get full credits on this. Remember to rewrite it in your on words because if not, you'll probably get it plagiarized. GOOD LUCK! <3

Decide if the clause in capital letters is DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT.

THE POST OFFICE DOESN'T KNOW where they moved.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. sticks B. speeds C. shops D. sports
2. A. basic B. nature C. gravity D. change

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. event B. behave C. surprise D. damage
4. A. recent B. suggest C. apply D. divide

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
6. If he studied harder, he will pass the exam easily.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
7. - Laura: “May I have something to drink, please?”
- Jane: “__________”
A. Yes, of course. Help yourself.
B. Of course you may.
C. Why do you have to ask?
D. You must help others too.
8. John: Thank you for your lovely present. Sam: “_______”
A. Come on. B. I’m pleased you like it.
C. Go ahead. D. Not at all.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
9. Maths and English are compulsory subjects in this course.
A. effective B. difficult C. required D. separated
10. Wage discrimination affects women negatively.
A. motivates B. influences C. encourages D. affords

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.
11. She’s been trying to find a good job in the city and she’s finally succeeded.
A. stopped B. failed C. lost D. managed
12. If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save money, but also the environment will be cleaner.
A. earn B. count C. waste D. replace

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

13. Jake usually ________ to swim in the summer.
A. going B. goes C. gos D. to go
14. _________ she is young, she is very independent.
A. In order that B. Despite
C. Although D. In order to
15. My father has been feeling much better since he _____________ smoking.
A. looked up B. set up C. turned up D. gave up
16. Do you know the reason ___________humans are interested in Mars and other planets in the solar system?
A. whose B. why C. which D. that
17. She often hangs out with her friend _____ Monday.
A. at B. of C. on D. in
18. They will ______ for their behavior.
A. punish B. be punish C. punishing D. be punished
19. Ngoc got a bad mark for his English test. He must have been really________.
A. interested B. happy C. relaxing D. disappointed
20. Let’s have some drinks, ______ we?
A. shall B. will C.would D. may
21. She will get good marks if she _________ hard
A. studies B. studied C. study D. studying
22. She suggested __________ to the beach for a change.
A. go B. to go C. going D. goes

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Air (23)…………..is the cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can (24)…………..although there is not enough information on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars also (25)………….. air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often (26)…………..in busy streets circled by buildings. Children who live in areas where there is (27)…………..lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children, and are clumsy when they use their hands.
23. A. pollute B. polluted
C. polluting D. pollution
24. A. produce B. producing
C. to produce D. produced
25. A. increases B. to increase
C. increase D. increasing
26. A. collects B. collect
C. collecting D. collected
27. A. a lot of B. a lots of
C. a lot D. a lots

When the man first learnt how to make a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The first fuel he
used was probably wood. As time passed, man (17) ………… discovered substances such as coal and oil.
Coal was used very widely as a (18) ………… of energy until the end of the 19th century. (19) …………
the coming of the industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production (20) ………… if coal was used
instead of wood. Nowadays, many of the huge factories and electricity generating stations would not be able
to function if there was no coal.
In the last forty or fifty years; (21) …………, the use of coal has declined. As a result, there (22) …………
changes in the coal industry. It is believed that more people would use coal if oil and gas were not readily
available.
17. A. effectively B. locally C. eventually D. rapidly
18. A. form B. source C. supply D. consumer
19. A. As B. For C. With D. From
20. A. would double B. will double C. doubles D. had doubled
21. A. however B. therefore C. as a result D. as well as
22. A. are B. were C. will be D. have been

Compare the theme of fate vs. Free will as it is portrayed in the Oedipus myth with how it is portrayed in "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.

One who tricks other is bound to get tricked

38. I use a cassette to practice listening skills.
→A cassette _______________________________________________________________________
39. I’m very keen on joining the rock concert next Sunday.
→I’m looking _____________________________________________________________________

42. Henry’s success is his parents’ pride.
Henry’s parents are ________________________________________________________________

In Fugard’s "Master Harold…and the Boys", Hally and Sam discuss who they would nominate as a "Man of Magnitude" (for example, Charles Darwin or Abraham Lincoln). In at least one hundred words, create a clear, original, and debatable thesis statement about who you would nominate as a "Person of Magnitude"—somebody who has changed the world for the better. Support your thesis statement with at least two supporting details. Be sure to avoid using clichés. Use at least one transition in your response.

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In 35 words or fewer, what's the last story you heard that was memorable? What about the story made you remember it?

5. Look at
sky
(B) Say whether the underlined nouns in the following sentences are Common Nouns,
Proper Nouns, Collective Nouns or Abstract Nouns:
(05)

1. Sheetal won a silver medal.

2. The army fought with great courage.

3. The lion is in the cage.

4. It was a pleasure to see a flock of birds flying in the sky.

5. Mrs. Gupta is a doctor.

(C) Rewrite the following sentences using the plural of the underlined nouns. Make
changes wherever necessary:


1. The man sold a mango.

2. Daya broke her tooth

3. The woman has a baby in her arms.

4. There is a monkey on the roof.

5. Viha will pack the book in the box.

Which of these is a symbol to look for in A Raisin in the Sun?

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Which detail from the beginning of part 1 of "For the Win" MOST supports the prediction that Dean will not properly care of his dogs during the race?

BENEFITS OF VIDEO CONFERENCING

Video conferencing is the technology that allows you to hold meetings with people who are in different places while seeing them and talking to them in real time. It is different from simple video calling, which is often one-to-one video communication. In the past, video conferencing needed complex and expensive equipment. Today, it's easy to join in a video conference on your computer or smart phone with Internet connectivity. Moreover, video conferencing is also an important tool for people who work away from the office, often at home because it helps to save time and money for them.

Video conferencing can help teachers in teaching, too. Video conferencing is a great way of learning and sharing knowledge beyond distance. Courses can take place with the teacher and each different student living in a different location. This will help education spread even to remote mountainous areas.

1. Video conferencing helps people _____________.

A. send message B. send snail mail

C. send snail mail D. hold meetings

2. How does video conferencing help people?

A. It helps connect people in different places in real time.

B. It helps connect people in different places in future time.

C. It helps connect people in same places in real time.

D. It helps connect people in same places in future time.

3. What can people do with video conferencing?

A. People can see and touch each other.

B. People can see and use telepathy.

C. People can see and talk to each other.

D. People can talk and touch each other.

4. Which statement below is NOT TRUE?

A. Video calling is often one-to-one communication

B. Video conferencing can happen between many people.

C. In the past, video conferencing needed simple equipment.

D. Today, video conferencing only needs smartphone with Internet connectivity.

5. How can video conferencing help people who work away from the office?

A. It saves time. B. It saves money.

C. It saves time and money. D. None of them.

6. Who will get benefits from video conferencing?

A. farmer B. teacher

C. engineer D. housewife

7. What is the advantage of studying through video conferencing?

A. Teacher can start class late.

B. Teacher doesn't know his/her students.

C. Teacher and students can be in same places.

D. Teacher and students can be in different places.

8. What does the word "mountainous" mean?

A. a place has rivers B. a poor place

C. a place has mountains D. a far place

Filters do not remove all _____________ from water. (CONTAMINATE)

Words to describe a snow leopard hunting

My mother has not ________ from the market
a)return b) returning c) returned d) returns

Which of the following statements offers a strong claim for a paper about why violent video games should be banned?

A. There is a good point to be made that interactive fiction is the future of literary efforts, and in order to promote strength in storytelling, it should not be restricted.

B. Such games have sold in record-breaking numbers to teens and young adults, and reports show that their sequels only increase sales.

C. We may try to hide from violence, but violence has found its way into our living rooms.

D. As long as these violent games are in the hands of children who are still developing their understanding of right and wrong, something must be done to protect our society from the inevitable threat of violent teens.

we learn a lot about who Adam really is as a person. He says a lot of things to make the reader think he is one way, when in reality he is something totally different. When the three boys approach Adam and Seth, and Adam points the finger at Seth for flicking the cigarette when he was the one who did it. He watched Seth get beat up by one of the boys, and claimed one of the others held a knife to his neck, which was a lie. What do we learn about who Adam really is as a person from this scene? Who is Adam as a person?

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Sagar hates people keeping him waiting .(passive voice )​

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Why did Kii Yazhi get his mouth washed out with soap?

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1. Why is conflict important in stories?

Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias. One narrow strait may take you through his blows: denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates. When you make landfall on Thrinakia first and quit the violet sea, dark on the land you'll find the grazing herds of Helios by whom all things are seen, all speech is known. Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent, and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka. But if you raid the beeves, I see destruction for ship and crew. Which excerpt from the passage best identifies the conflict that Teiresias predicts as partially a character versus character conflict

Match each type of context clue with the correct sentence. The unknown word is underlined.

Drag each tile to the correct box.

Tiles
definition clue
example clue
synonym clue
antonym clue
Pairs
Constellations, including Aquarius and Orion,
are easiest to view on a clear, cloudless night.
arrowBoth
As Zander walked through the forest, there
was a sense of foreboding, unease, and worry.
arrowBoth
While Audrey had a grievance with her boss,
she also had praise and appreciation.
arrowBoth
A bibliography is a list of texts referred to by
an author.

7. How might a theme from Frankenstein, Adam and Eve, and Prometheus and
Pandora still be relevant today?

How would "In a Station of the Metro" change if the bough was bright and lively rather than wet and black?

Which words and phrases from this expert help create a tone of admiration? Select 3 options

While My sister ……………..The piano, my mother……………..TV. A. Was playing – was watching B. Played – watched C. Played - was watching D. Was playing – watched