Read the sentence.

Her actions were surprisingly reckless. In the past, she had been more thoughtful and cautious.

By studying the context clues, the reader can guess that reckless means

"angry."

"careful."

"daring."

"uncertain."

Sue has four $20 bills in her wallet. She needs $200 in cash to buy a new MP3 player. How many more $20 bills does Sue need to buy the MP3 player?

In To Kill A Mockingbird, why does Atticus think that Southern juries convict innocent men?

How does the setting in the excerpt support Beah's characterization?

How is the following passage from a cause-and-effect essay organized? When planting daisies, you first need to find the best type of soil in which to plant the flowers. Next, you will need to decide on the perfect location for your new flowers.

Excerpt from: The Story of an HourKate ChopinHe had only taken the time (2) to assure himself of it's truth by a second telegram and had hastened to forestall any less careful, less tender friend in bearing the sad message.

My father, an expert on wildlife, is coming to my party. 1. What is the appositive in the sentence? 2. Is the appositive essential or nonessential? 3. s the appositive a single noun or an adjectival phrase? 4. What is the purpose of the appositive?

Match the description to the term. 1.) a form of drama having a pyramid-like structure 2.) the audience knows something the characters do not know 3.) a character speaking to himself 4.) a character speaking to the audience 5.

Which part of The Metamorphosis might make the story a comedy? A. Gregor's attempts to crawl on the walls B. Gregor's isolation from his family C. Grete's withdrawal from Gregor D. Gregor's death at the hands of his family

Which statement best defines an intercalary chapter? A. A chapter that uses biblical language and rhythms that lend moral authority to the novel B. A chapter that offers social commentary and is interwoven with narrative chapters C.

Mr. Gradgrind represents what philosophy in the novel?