The lake was rife with fish. we caught something every time we placed our line in the water." based on context clues, what does "rife" mean?
a. a noun meaning an easy task
b. a noun meaning a full container
c. an adjective meaning overly full or overabundant
d. an adjective meaning easy or simple

Compare the excerpt you read from the introduction of great astronomers to the article you read about gis. what differences in purpose and tone do you notice?

Which statement would you identify as being correct? a. it is important to learn the etymology of every word in a text. b. it is important to understand the etymology of every word in a text. c. it is important to study the etymology of every word in a text. d. it is important to study the etymology of some words in a text.

Constructed response paragraph: after reading “the case for short words,” do you think the author makes a convincing case that short words are effective? explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.