1.
which one of the following sentences has a shift in point of view?

a.
whenever we start a new project, we try to keep our schedules free.
b.
you should take notes so that you won't make a mistake.
c.
even though a person may have all the answers, he or she still shouldn't act like a know-it-all.
d.
i'm always looking at new job openings since you never know when a better job will come along.
2.
which one of the following sentences has a shift in point of view?

a.
when i first tried fishing, i was horrible, but then i developed a talent for it.
b.
at first i didn't like spinach, but then i tried it in a quiche and loved it.
c.
people can save a lot of money if they budget.
d.
people should control their anger so that you don't say something you'll later regret.

Which three of the following choices are advantages of using active voice a) engages readers b) less wordy c) conceals the subject d) less confusing e) object acted on is given importance

What is meant by “eternally burning black pipes”? what is this implying about the personality of the firemen?

Read the excerpt from rena's promise: two sisters in auschwitz. “i have a favor to ask of you, andrzej . . this is very difficult for me, but i must ask. it is no longer safe in tylicz for rena. her mother and i are worried for her safety every day.” “i heard what happened last night, mr. kornreich. i understand your concern.” “i have no money to pay you for this favor.” “sir, i would not take any money from you. she is my friend since childhood. i will do whatever you ask to your daughter.” “ you.” papa paused, stroking his chin where his beard should have been. “you seem like a man of your word. if you would bring rena across the border to slovakia, her mother and i might find sleep at night.” which best summarizes the excerpt? although he does not trust andrzej, rena’s father fears for his daughter’s life and finally agrees to leave her with him. slovakia is the only safe place for the jews of europe, and andrzej has agreed to take rena there. rena’s father asks andrzej to take her to safety in slovakia, and he agrees to do so. after much deliberation, rena’s father pays a polish man to take her safely across the border to slovakia. mark this and return