Read the passage
delia pointed out the slender branches of the almond tree to kaveh, noting the flowers that were about to bloom. as they
walked through the garden, kaveh noticed a skinny tree in the corner of the yard and asked delia what type it was.
how does the word choice slender affect the meaning of the passage?
the word slender implies that the almond tree is elegant.
the word slender implies that the almond tree is not growing very well,
the word slender implies that the almond tree is underfed.
the word slender implies that the almond tree is natural.

Can someone give me the main topics discussed in english segment 2 dba ( lesson 3.09 )

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.

In me thou see'st the glowing of such fire that on the ashes of his youth doth lie, as the deathbed whereon it must expire consumed with that which it was nourished by. which theme do these lines best support? a. all people grow old and die. b. in old age, people grow like a fire. c. flames turn everything to ash d. fire glows and burns