What is the purpose of the first sentence of a paragraph?

to provide an introduction

to state the main idea

to give a transition

to change the focus

The recent gold medal winner told reporters, "I've learned a lot from my coaches, and I hope to make them proud." Where should the parenthetical citation be placed in the sentence?

What is ricky's connection to trevor? from the book pay it forward

What kind of figurative language is being used in thy eternal summer shall not fade and in the line nor shall death brag?

What are the two antonyms in the following proverb? Look for a set other than rule and tribute. "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute." (Proverbs 12:24)

Look at the Language Focus box and then read this dialogue in pairs. A) what' s the matter? B) i've got a headache. A) you'd better tale an aspirin Va rog repede

Write a short story about anything and tell who your main audience.

What kind of simple machine is a shovel

You and same friends have $30. You want to order large pizzas (p) that are $9 each and drink (d) that costs $1 each. Write an inequality that shows how many pizzas and drinks can you order.

Right or wrong, I assumed this ground, and now avow it ... What does this phrase assumed this ground mean? Forged a agreement Formed an alliance Made a supposition Took this position

Identifying the Morality Plot - Exposition What is the initial conflict?