Underline the MAIN CLAUSE and Circle the SUBORDINATE CLAUSE: 8: The tiger has stripes because it provides camouflage.

9: I like to eat lunch outside when the sun is shining .

10: As fast as she could, Sally typed on her computer .

Will give choose the best answer for the question. review the detail: in “boy flying,” the speaker describes the river as being “ like the silver track / left by the snail.” which best identifies and interprets the meaning of the figurative language in this line? a: it’s a simile; the river runs in a sleek, thin line along the ground. b: it’s a hyperbole; the river is slimy c: it’s a metaphor; the river is tiny. d: it’s personification; the river smells like snails

Select the correct answers. what does this passage reveal about eric and garrett? the biggest race on the warm-up field, eric went through his usual routine of stretching so he’d be fully prepared for the race. in what seemed like just a couple of minutes, he heard the announcer. “all 400-meter runners, make your way to your starting lanes.” as eric got into position, another runner named garrett taunted him. “you do know there’s no way you’re going to beat the speed of speed, don’t you? ” he said with a chuckle. eric pretended he didn’t hear garrett and cleared his mind of everything. the announcer yelled, “runners, take your mark, get set! ” as the starting gun sounded, eric took off with the rest of the runners. garrett immediately sprinted ahead of the pack, but eric hung back and kept a close eye on garrett. as they turned the last corner and headed down the straightaway, eric stayed focused and picked up his pace. soon he was running right beside garrett. just a few yards from the finish line, eric made a strong push. he crossed the finish line just a few feet ahead of garrett. a. garrett and eric are both overconfident about their speed. b. garrett likes to boast about himself, while eric is more modest. c. eric is focused, whereas garrett is distracted. d. eric believes in warming up, while garrett prefers to sprint.

Which is the best strategy for responding to counter-arguments in your persuasive research essay? a. avoid addressing opinions that point out flaws in your thesis. b. use language that will appeal to the emotions of your audience. c. respond to reasonable outlooks instead of weak ones. d. ignore any evidence that does not support your own thesis