Instructions: select all of the correct answers.

what does the process of close reading a reader do?

understand how the story ends

analyze and critique the story

understand the story in just one reading

understand the literary elements of the story

comprehend the surface meaning of the story

Which tone best fits a business letter

Read the thesis statement below and answer the question that follows. the life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent in many different areas. how can this thesis statement be improved?

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.