What is the purpose of a thesis?

a. sum up the essay

c. state a position for the essay

b. introduce the essay

d. conclude the essay

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.

The candidate's comments about his stance on immigration were: Which of the following words would best complete the sentence to give it a neutral tone? O A. shocking B. unexpected. O C. explosive OD. confusing

Which words in the sentence are the appositive? Which words does the appositive rename? The movie Star Wars is a science-fiction classic. A. science-fiction classic; renames The movie B. science-fiction classic; renames Star Wars C.

Excerpt from The Rainbow, Chapter X (excerpt) D. H. Lawrence Gudrun and Ursula were co-mates. The second child, with her long, sleepy body and her endless chain of fancies, would have nothing to do with realities.

1. When should people be considered an adult? 2. When should people have the legal rights of adults for particular activities?

Amy excels at writing down and memorizing speeches. But she gets very self-conscious when she's onstage delivering a speech.

A common grammar mistake is to mix up 'who's' and 'whose'. Which of these sentences is incorrect? 1. whose clothes are these? 2. who's going to the party tonight? 3. Can you tell me who's got my jacket? 4. Who's book do these belong to?

Which does NOT describe how much the man can eat or drink? A) lived a man as big as a barge. B) Washed it down with a tanker of milk C) His mouth could drink the entire river D) For dinner he would eat a trillion beans

What is the suffix of moaned

351 Which sentence has an error using a commonly confused word? That puppy is too cute to be believed! She refused to except his engagement proposal.