Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. for example, they're, there, and their are homophones. based on your knowledge of these three words, which sentence uses one of them incorrectly? a) can you tell me which house in that neighborhood is theirs? b) there are four golfers on the driving range hitting golf balls. c) the beach is beautiful; i would love to go their one day with my family. d) when my dad and mom get home from work, they're going to show us how to play badminton.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.