How Making Fun Weekend Plans can actually ruin your weekend
Based on paragraphs 1 through 3, what can the reader infer about the author
A The author wishes she felt differently about meeting up with friends.
Which definition matches the meaning of amplifying in paragraph 18 of the article "Acoustic Sculpture, Sound Art, and the Music of the Sea"?
Definition 2
Which quotation from the excerpt shows that Thea's room serves as a place for reflection?
In the end of the wing, separated from the other upstairs sleeping-rooms by a long, cold, unfinished lumber room, her mind worked better. (paragraph 5)
What change is needed in sentence 3?
Change unforgettible to unforgettable
Raul needs to include a stronger thesis statement in his essay. Which sentence should replace sentence 5 to best accomplish this goal?
With miles of hiking trails, rafting, wildlife, and incredible scenery, Big Bend has something extraordinary to offer everyone.
Who is the intended audience of the article
People wanting to understand why they don't enjoy planned leisure time
How is the article "Acoustic Sculpture, Sound Art, and the Music of the Sea" organized to develop the thesis?
The development and history of the Wave Organ and "Kirribilli Wharf" are compared in order to distinguish them and illustrate the influence one had on the other.
Read this quotation from paragraph 3.
"In winter this loft room of Thea's was bitterly cold, but against her mother's advice—and Tillie's—she always left her window open a little way."
The author includes the detail about leaving the window open most likely to develop the idea that Thea —
is dedicated to becoming a successful vocalist
How should sentence 5 be changed?
Change will head to headed
Raul wants to add a supporting sentence to the second paragraph (sentences 6–13). Which sentence should be added after sentence 8?
Nearly a quarter of the animal species native to North America can be found in Big Bend
In paragraph 18, what does alleviate mean?
To make less severe
Which detail from paragraph 13 of the article "Acoustic Sculpture, Sound Art, and the Music of the Sea" best supports the key idea that the Wave Organ is a work of art?
The Wave Organ was deliberately designed to create an interesting effect.
Read this quotation from paragraph 3.
"The boys, who would never heat bricks for themselves, sometimes carried off Thea's, and thought it a good joke to get ahead of her."
Based on the quotation, the reader can best infer that the boys are —
mischievous
What is the correct way to rewrite sentence 7?
Two hours later the car stopped, and my head shot up. I must have dozed off.
Raul did not offer an effective transition between the third paragraph (sentences 14–22) and the fourth paragraph (sentences 23–25). Which sentence should be added just before sentence 23?
Guests looking to enjoy some cooler water can rent a raft and explore the park's miles of canyons.
Which statement best presents the author's claim on the best way to plan leisure activities?
Agree on plans in advance, but be willing to adjust plans if necessary.
What is the most likely reason the author of the article "Acoustic Sculpture, Sound Art, and the Music of the Sea" uses a comparison organizational structure in the section " 'Sound Sculpture' vs. 'Acoustic Sculpture' "?
To illuminate the differences between Fontana's work and Richards's work
Read this quotation from paragraph 4. "After half an hour or so, a warm wave crept over her body and round, sturdy legs; she glowed like a little stove with the warmth of her own blood, and the heavy quilts and red blankets grew warm wherever they touched her, though her breath sometimes froze on the coverlid."
The author's use of figurative language in this quotation suggests that Thea —
chooses to make the best of her situation
What change should be made in sentence 12?
Delete the colon after composed of
Raul would like to add another sentence to the fifth paragraph (sentences 26–31). The site features a quarry dating back over 12,000 years that was used as a source for chipped stone tools. Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence
After sentence 27
Which quotation best shows that people's lives were less scheduled and organized in years past?
We increasingly rely on scheduling to organize our lives: phone calls, appointments, dates—and, yes, fun social activities. (paragraph 4)
This question has two parts.
Part A In the poem “Leaping Falls,” the speaker is most likely —
Which quotation from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?
B. an adult returning to a place he visited in his youth
B. The forgotten journey of a child, (line 4)
Write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the excerpt to support your answer.
Remember to —
● clearly state your thesis ● organize your writing ● develop your ideas in detail ● use evidence from the selection in your response ● use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
Where are the Gaudalupe mountains located?
West Texas
What change is needed in sentence 19?
Change them to it