Which is the best way to write the underlined parts of sentences 6 and 7? (6) He had played sports before the disease. (7) Losing his
vision meant that ball games were out.

A. before the disease, but losing his vision
B. before the disease, however, losing his vision
C. before the disease losing his vision
D. before the disease that losing his vision

If the author of the gift of the magi had made the reader aware of the gifts that jim had purchased in the beginning of the story this would be an example of

London includes a quote about john thornton as he is observing hal attempt to motivate the exhausted dogs "it was idle, he knew, to get between a fool and his folly". if the word "idle" is defined as "of no real worth, importance, or significance", what does this statement mean with regard to hal? who is the fool? what is hal's folly? why would john thornton think it of no real worth or useless to intervene?

What is significant about the language in this excerpt from our town? select all that apply. it lacks specificity. it creates an enthusiastic tone. it makes weddings seem dull and uninspiring. it encourages the audience to make inferences about weddings.