Read the excerpt from Monster. PETROCELLI You ever talk to Mr. Cruz? Osvaldo Cruz. STEVE Yes, he’s about my age. I’ve talked with Osvaldo. PETROCELLI What did you talk to Mr. Cruz about? STEVE Same thing, mostly. About playing ball, or the weather. Or what’s going on in the neighborhood. Based on this dialogue, what can the reader infer? Steve’s and Osvaldo's parents know one another. Osvaldo knows a lot of useful information. Steve does not usually talk to boys who are older or younger than he is. Steve and Osvaldo have known each other since they were very young.

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

Identify the statement that uses the verb mood in the interrogative. a. she could if you ask politely. b. could an angel break my heart? c. in the group, tiger could run the fastest. d. stop imagining about what he could do.

Tell the story of a romantic couple you know use reciprocal reflexive forms of verbs to tell what happened between them and when. use stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns as needed to talk about their families and their difficulties. use familiar commands to give examples of advice you give to each member of the couple on important issues.