Use your understanding of root words to determine the meaning of the word detract.

A.) Attract

B.) Vary

C.) Distract

D.) Insult

What do all prepositional phrases have in common? They all begin with prepositions They all begin with adjectives They all begin with adverbs

Ice is to water as rock is to: lava, sand or oil

Why does Douglass say learning was a curse rather then a blessing?

What is the tone of the following excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death"?

Which moral dilemma do the characters in "Subha" face? Subha must choose whether to marry Pratap or a wealthy businessman from western India. The parents must either deceive a man into marrying their daughter or keep her with them forever.

Name four days of the week that start with the letter "t"?

Write two to three sentences explaining how Gilgamesh demonstrates the characteristics of an epic hero. Use evidence from the text to support your answer

Which sentence best matches the context of the word reticent as it is used in the following example? We could talk about anything for hours. However, the moment I brought up dating, he was extremely reticent about his personal life.

Excerpt from: The Care and Keeping of Big Cats Part C Kate McConnaughey (27) Many zoos, and most sanctuaries and animal parks, have special plots where beloved animals are laid to rest. Read the passage.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen? a. The skaters practiced their mind-blowing moves. b. Each accomplished-skater had practiced for many years. c. When you complete those skating-moves, people gasp. d.