Identify the verbal and its function in the sentence:

I would rather be sleeping!

It is a gerund functioning as a noun.
It is a gerund functioning as a verb.
It is an infinitive functioning as a noun.
It is an infinitive functioning as a verb.

Answer: The anwser is A

Explanation:

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

i would tho

There are a number of ways you can improve your writing; _______, you can try to use an outline. plz help me

Can someone check this part of my essay please.

MAMA. You making something inside me cry, son. Some awful pain inside me. WALTER. Don't cry, Mama. Understand. That white man is going to walk in that door able to write checks for more money than we ever had. It's important to him and I'm going to help him . . . I'm going to put on the show, Mama.
Which themes does the excerpt most clearly convey?
 A.Money is not the key to the American Dream; never do demeaning things to get what you want.
B.To conform to society, you must keep your individuality; the family must be kept together, no matter what.
C.Sometimes children never learn their lesson; life can often be painful and hard to bear.
 D.One should never sacrifice one's dignity; to meet society's expectations, one must give up one's individuality.

Do you believe in superstitions? What about the superstitions about the Macbeth “curse” that surrounds this play? Explain your answer.

What was the significance of the Civil War as it relates to the U.S. Army's camel project in "An Army Corps Like No Other"?

The war helped initate the project.

The Civil War was mostly fought using camels.

Camels couldn't adapt to the Southeastern climate.

It served as the catalyst that ended the project.
PLZ HELP SO CONFUSING WILL GIVE BRAINLYEST

What four things should you evaluate in an argument?
A. How relevant and sufficient the evidence, how logical the reasoning is, and whether there is a counterargument
B. How clear and realistic the evidence is, how logical the reasoning is, and whether there is a counterargument
C. How detailed and specific the reasoning is, how factual the evidence is, and what the author's claim is
D. How relevant and specific the reasoning is, how important the counterargument is, and what the author's purpose is

Passage 1

The Two Friends

Once upon a time, in a jungle, there lived two very unusual friends—a tiger and a lion. They had been together since they were cubs and did not think it strange that they were friends. In that same jungle, there also lived an old monk. Many animals would come to the monk for guidance and all of them would go back satisfied with his wise advice.


One evening, the lion and tiger were strolling through the forest when the tiger saw the moon in the sky. The previous night had been a full moon night. The tiger noticed that the moon had decreased in size from the previous night. He turned to the lion and said, "Looks like we're in for some cold weather, the moon is smaller tonight." The lion looked up at the waning moon and replied, "Who told you that a waning moon indicates cold weather? A waxing moon indicates that we are in for cold days ahead." The tiger laughed at the lion and told him that he had gotten his facts wrong. The lion retorted that the tiger was ignorant. He told the tiger that he should check his facts before getting into an argument. Thus, the tiger and the lion continued to argue, both of them sure that the other was wrong.


The argument between the tiger and the lion would have continued, but then they decided to consult the monk. When the monk heard what they were arguing about, he laughed at their folly. He told them that cold weather did not depend on the waxing or waning of the moon but on the direction from which the wind was blowing. On hearing this, the tiger and the lion were satisfied that they both were wrong.



Passage 2

The Party


It was Ryan's fiftieth birthday the coming month and Ryan's wife, Paula, was helping him plan a grand birthday party. Paula had invited Ryan's parents, brother, two sisters, school friends, and colleagues. She had even managed to track down some of Ryan's old childhood friends. She decided to have a theme-based party. Ryan loved doing crosswords and Paula decided that nothing could be better than having a crossword-themed birthday party.


She spoke to Ryan's friends and they all loved the idea. The highlight of the party would be the cake. Paula got in touch with a famous cake artist and requested the artist and his team to make a crossword-themed cake. Paula and Ryan's friends came up with a crossword made up of clues about Ryan's favorite authors and singers, movies, and memorable events in his life including Ryan and Paula's first date, their first holiday together, their kids' graduations, and other little details about Ryan's life. Finally, the much-awaited day arrived and Paula was excited to see how Ryan would react on seeing the cake.


When Ryan saw the cake, he was speechless. He was extremely touched that Paula had taken so much time to think of something so unique and special for him. Paula asked him to solve the crossword imprinted on his cake before cutting it. As he read the clues and thought of the answers, Ryan couldn't help but feel nostalgic as all the fond memories and experiences associated with the clues came back to him. Everyone had a great time and the day created many new memories for Paula and Ryan.



How is passage 1 structured in comparison to passage 2?

A.

Passage 1 has a compare/contrast text structure whereas passage 2 has a descriptive text structure.

B.

Passage 1 has a sequence text structure whereas passage 2 has a problem/solution text structure.

C.

Passage 1 has a problem/solution text structure whereas passage 2 has a descriptive text structure.

Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house. What is the author's purpose?

A)Persuade
B)Inform
C)Entertain

What are the two types of conflict?

A)man versus self
B)man versus nature
C)internal and external
D)man versus society

What is the difference between an opinion statement and a propaganda statement? Give an example of each in your explanation.

The connotative definition of the word snake A) one who is untrustworthy or presents an unseen danger

The denotative definition of the word snake B) The kite string was wrapped around the branch like a snake.

A sentence featuring the literal meaning of the word snake C) Todd was a snake in the grass, waiting for a chance to strike.

A sentence featuring a simile with the word snake D) a scaly, limbless, elongated, sometimes venomous reptile
A sentence featuring a metaphor with the word snake E) Anita told everyone she would like a snake for her birthday.

which of the following is an example of resiliency in nature?

A.)The dolphin's use of sonar helps it to find its way.
B.)The durability of a spider's web enables it to capture its food.
C.)The long, narrow beak of a hummingbird allows it to drink from flowers.
D.)The ability of a starfish to regrow lost limbs enables it to survive serious injury.

For each passage, explain how the connotations of the words and phrases create a mostly positive or mostly negative tone. Make sure you reference specific words and phrases to support your response.

Passage 1: The sailboat bobbed on the sea as the cool afternoon tide lapped at the quaint little ship.

What connections can you make between the Coronavirus Pandemic of today and the Flu Pandemic of 1918?


PLEASE HURRY! I'M TIMED! WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST!
I ONLY HAVE 2 MINUTES!

What can you infer about Sally Ann based on the passage below:


This answer did not satisfy Susan and she often thought about it. To enter the mill, to stand quietly and look about, was the best kind of entertainment, for she was fascinated by the whir of the looms, by the nimble fingers of the weavers, and by the general air of efficiency. Admiringly she watched Sally Ann Hyatt, the tall capable weaver from Vermont. When the yarn on the beam was tangled or there was something wrong with the machinery, Elijah, the overseer, always called out to Sally Ann, "I'll tend your loom, if you'll look after this." Sally Ann never failed to locate the trouble or to untangle the yarn. Yet she was never made overseer, and this continued to puzzle Susan.

A.Sally Ann was from Vermont.

B.Sally Ann was entertaining to watch.

C.Sally Ann was a weaver in the mill.

D.Sally Ann knew more than the overseer.

Neither the magicians nor the fortune-tellers ​(know or knows) as many card tricks as Emma Ross.

Which one?

Determine whether the following symbols are universal or contextual. In "The Nightingale and the Rose,"
Oscar Wilde uses a red rose as a symbol for love. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee uses a mockingbird as a symbol for innocence.
In A Little Princess, Frances Hodgson Burnett uses hot buns as a symbol for the connection between the main character and a poor street child.
In "The Water of Life," the Brothers Grimm use water as a symbol for life.

Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?

A.
Dally thinks Johnny parents will get mad at him.

B.
He doesn't want Johnny to leave the gang.

C.
He doesn't want Johnny's personality to change .

D.
He thinks he'll get beat up in jail.

How can someone’s silence or actions impact prejudice and injustice? Can ordinary citizen really make a difference?

Deer are beautiful creatures.They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals. The author's viewpoint is:

A)The author favors deer hunting.
B)The author thinks there are too many deer.
C)The author does not favor deer hunting.
D)The author thinks deer harm the environment.

My parents should buy a Toyota, because it is the safest car out on the market. According to research data in 2005, Toyota drivers had the least amount of fatalities nationally.

Identify the assertion to this argument

A large section of which region is protected for a national park because of its diverse environments, including highlands, rain forests, woodlands, and coasts?

A: Puget Lowlands
B: Cascade Mountains
C: Olympic Mountains
D: Willapa Hills

Please help! Thank you!

Read this excerpt from Immigrant Kids, by Russell Freedman. Now the examinations began. First the immigrants were examined by two doctors of the United States Health Service. One doctor looked for physical and mental abnormalities. When a case aroused suspicion, the immigrant received a chalk mark on the right shoulder for further inspection: L for lameness, H for heart, X for mental defects, and so on. The second doctor watched for contagious and infectious diseases. He looked especially for infections of the scalp and at the eyelids for symptoms of trachoma, a blinding disease. Since trachoma caused more than half of all medical detentions, this doctor was greatly feared. He stood directly in the immigrant's path. With a swift movement, he would grab the immigrant's eyelid, pull it up, and peer beneath it. If all was well, the immigrant was passed on. Which detail best supports the idea that only immigrants with good health were allowed entrance into the United States? One doctor drew chalk marks on immigrants with health problems. The two doctors worked for the United States Health Service. An H mark on an immigrant meant he or she had heart problems. Trachoma is a blinding and very contagious eye disease.

Choose all that apply .Marika is planning a report on desert animals and found a great article on komodo dragons. Select all of the appropriate columns that Marika should include in her notes organizer.

1 type of media resource
2 bibliographic information
3 rating of source on a scale of 1-10
4 direct quote from research
5 paraphrased version of information
6 written paragraph to include in rough draft of report

Use what you know about the experiences of the immigrants and the details in the oral histories to identify the central idea of the text.

A. Immigrants found it easy to fit in once they reached the US, and most of them became successful in their new home.
B. Immigrants often found it challenging to adjust to their new home, but most felt they benefitted from their new experiences.
C. Immigrants were discouraged by their experiences coming to the US and going through Ellis Island, which affected their lives in the US.
D. Immigrants found it difficult to live in the US, and many wanted to return home.
PLEASE HELP!!!!

Anything's Possible When You Work For It because?

Fluoride is a mineral that is added to public drinking water supplies in much of the United States in order to reduce levels of tooth decay. When a tooth is forming, fluoride strengthens the enamel, or outside coating of the teeth. The fluoride mixes with the enamel, making it harder. In addition, when fluoride mixes with saliva, it can protect teeth from sugars, further reducing tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that drinking fluoridated water provides additional protection even for people who simply brush with fluoride toothpaste. Reports on the impacts of fluoridated drinking water have concluded that it reduces tooth decay by about twenty-five percent.
The text structure used in the above paragraph is:

A)Sequence
B)Compare and Contrast
C)Cause and Effect
D)Problem and Solution
Description

A team of biologists has been investigating fireflies to determine the cause of their declining population Habitat loss is the
most likely factor in the decline of the bioluminescent bug. Light pollution also plays a role Excessive light disrupts the insect's
mating ritual
Write one to two sentences giving an example of technical language in this paragraph and explaining how it affects the overall
meaning of the paragraph

Read the following excerpt from Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" Identify the experience she shares as a basis for her appeal.
I can't read, but I can hear. I have heard the bible and have learned that Eve caused man to sin. Well, if woman upset the world, do give her a chance to set it right side up again. The Lady has spoken about Jesus, how he never spurned woman from him, and she was right. When Lazarus died, Mary and Martha came to him with faith and love and besought him to raise their brother. And Jesus wept and Lazarus came forth. And how came Jesus into the world? Through God who created him and the woman who bore him.
On what experience is Truth basing her argument in this excerpt?

A. knowledge found in a book
B. her own personal experience
C. logical, step-by-step reasoning
D. the experiences of someone else