1.the first step in the writing process is brainstorming. true or false
2.the united states has been involved in four wars in the past 40 years. true or false
3. in "grass," what is the job of the grass?
a. to cover the dead so the war can be forgotten.
b. to make the world green and fresh again.
c. to make a soft bed for the dead soldiers.
d. to make everything look the same.

What is darrow’s main argument and the claims he makes in this excerpt? a. darrow argues that even if the boys are horrible monsters, their deaths will not solve the problems of society; he claims that society wants the boys to be executed because people enjoy watching public executions. b. he argues that the people who should be held responsible for the crime are leopold’s and loeb’s parents since they neglected their sons; he claims that leopold and loeb were jealous of the boy they killed because he had expensive belongings they could not afford. c. darrow argues that the boys should not face the death penalty; he claims they both suffer from mental illnesses that make them unable to tell the difference between a dream and reality. d. he argues that leopold and loeb, particularly dickie loeb, should not be executed; he claims they were teenagers who didn’t have proper adult guidance, so they are not responsible for what they did.

Look at the five words you selected to study during this lesson. use the second one in an original sentence. in a second sentence, explain how you have used or seen this word in your daily life. use proper grammar and spelling. note: you must write your own original sentence to receive points for this question. my word is flabbergast

Text aids to understand the order of information contained in a book or document. select the best answer from the choices provided t f