(LC)Read this sentence from Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address: Fondly do we hope – fervently do we pray – that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. What does the word scourge mean as used in this sentence? Affliction Instrument Lash Whip

Read the sample student claim and the reasons listed for making this claim. claim: although many people argue that medical testing on animals is a violation of animal rights, the benefits it yields for society far outweigh any argument that can be made. reason #1: animal research has yielded both pain-relieving and life-saving drugs for humans. reason #2: laws prohibit scientists from using animal-based research in cases where non-animal testing would produce equally clear and valid results.

What point is the author trying to make by comparing the travel times of the first transcontinental railroad and the first transcontinental flight?

Which of the following is the original meaning of the word college? a. an independent institution of higher learning offering a course of general studies leading to a bachelor’s degree b. a building used for an educational or religious purpose c. a group of persons considered by law to be a unit d. a body of clergy, living together and supported by a foundation