Typically, the number of pop-culture allusions which are understood by people in succeeding generations will be fewer and fewer with each passing generation.

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Based on the context of each excerpt from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Winter Dreams," choose the definition that most closely matches the denotation of the bolded word.

Nonverbal behavior, such as using the "thumbs up" hand gesture, is universal, conveying the same meaning in all cultures. True / False.

Which is right? a. a ten-pound notes b. two 14-year-old boys c. a three week's holiday d. a six-hours journey

Which excerpt from The Crisis, Number I contains a simile? "These are the times that try men's souls." "Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered." "What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.

One theme of "The Poison Tree" is the importance of expressing rather than suppressing your feelings. True False

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.

Read this example: Donald Begha says that "Texting while driving causes almost as many auto accidents as alcohol". How should the author change this example in order to better follow the rules of quotations? A.

Which word in this sentence does the adverb describe? Ben shouted when James foolishly kicked the ball out of bounds. A. shouted B. kicked C. foolishly D. ball