Retype this paragraph using a variety of compound, complex, or compound-complex sentences in place of the simple ones. some sentences may remain simple, but the paragraph should flow smoothly. be careful about purchasing expensive items. is the item really a necessity for you? will you actually use this item often? are you just buying it to stay "with it" socially? do some research about available varieties. do some research about cost and reliability of various brands. you don't want to be stuck with a "lemon." you should also consider the cost of running the item. it may use a lot of electricity or gas. you may then have even more expense than the purchase price. these are just a few things to consider. buying an expensive item requires care.

Match the term to its description.an elder masquerading as an1. agbalailancestral spirit2. egwugwuan evil spirit which constantlyreincarnates itself in the wombmurder or manslaughter3. ochu4. ogbanjea woman or a man without a title

Which two lines in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that emperor nero was ruthless? each choice is in brackets. [an hour later the shepherd was well on his way to his mountain home, and about the same time the emperor, having received the chaplet of olympia for the incomparable excellence of his performance, was making inquiries with a frowning brow as to who the insolent person might be who had dared to utter such contemptuous criticisms.] [“bring him to me here this instant,” said he, “and let marcus with his knife and branding-iron be in attendance.”] [“rumours! ” cried the angry nero. “what do you mean, arsenius? i tell you that the fellow was an ignorant upstart, with the bearing of a boor and the voice of a peacock.] [i have half a mind to burn their town about their ears so that they may remember my visit.”] [“i conquered! you are mad, arsenius. what do you mean? ”] [it is whispered that for once the great god pan has condescended to measure himself against a mortal.”]

Choose two context clues to the meaning of the word sloth