Read the passage, then answer the question that follows. scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies having a pastime reduces stress. it can improve mood, memory, and strengthen friendships. relaxing hobbies such as knitting or bird-watching reduce cortisone, the stress hormone. some hobbies, such as sports and clubs, encourage friendships, and numerous studies have found a connection between relationships and happiness. which revision best corrects the underlined sentence? scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies. having a pastime reduces stress. scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies, having a pastime reduces stress. scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies, but having a pastime reduces stress. scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies; however, having a pastime reduces stress.

In ancient greece, the sybil, or oracle of delphi, was famous for her prophesying. what does the speaker in this poem wish for the oracle to accomplish in american society? a. the speaker yearns for the oracle to make america into a true democracy. b. the speaker yearns for the oracle to model american society on walt whitman's poetry. c. the speaker yearns for the oracle to suspend technological advancements in america. d. the speaker yearns for the oracle to stop staring at and judging american society. e. the speaker yearns for the oracle to elevate american society to a greater calling.

Which excerpt from the awakening best highlights the elation edna feels when she thinks of robert? the morning was full of sunlight and hope. edna could see before her no denial—only the promise of excessive joy. she lay in bed awake, with bright eyes full of speculation. “he loves you, poor fool.” he would come to her in the afternoon or evening, sit and roll his cigarette, talk a little, and go away as he had done the night before. but how delicious it would be to have him there with her! robert did not come that day. she was keenly disappointed. he did not come the following day, nor the next. each morning she awoke with hope, and each night she was a prey to despondency. his horses were full of mettle, and even a little unmanageable. she liked the rapid gait at which they spun along, and the quick, sharp sound of the horses' hoofs on the hard road.

In 1896, a 308-page edition of  the american wheelmanearned the distinction of being "the largest magazine ever issued from a printing press,” according to the advertising journal  printers’ ink.which accurately describes this statement? it is subjective because the information contained in this statement cannot be proven.it is subjective because everyone would agree with the information contained in this statement.it is subjective because the information contained in this statement can not be proven.it is objective because the information contained in this statement can be proven.it is objective because not everyone would agree with the information contained in this statement.