By directing the synthesis of proteins, DNA controls the shape and physical characteristics of our bodies.

A.

past participle

B.

infinitive

C.

present participle or gerund

D.

simple form

What is the tone of this passage? Gloria was confused. She still was not sure she wanted to go to college. How would she decide? On the one hand, she would leave home and live in a dorm, missing her friends, family, and her routine.

What does 'fodder' mean figuratively?

What is the theme of the play Trifles?

Now see if you can distinguish between a simple and compound sentence. Is the following sentence simple or compound? Some people think South Africa is mostly desert, but only a small percentage of it actually is.

Which of the following defines the underlined phrase in the sentence below? Pepper, (a common spice), makes foods hot. appositive gerund participial adverbial

Which is not a function of the spell checker in your word processing program? Allows you to correct the spelling in the document Checks the spelling of the word Gives options for spelling the word correctly Checks for words that are spelled

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly? a. You are going to fall off the cliff unless you move back. b. I wore my special hiking boots, so that I would not lose my grip. c. I won't leave you alone, until you retreat from the edge.

Which best identifies a character trait of miep (a.) distant (b.) arrogant (c.) sympathetic (d.) wealthy

What is the best meaning of the word malignity?

What would be the best organizational choice for a short strory