"wow. what is that? " simon brimm remembers calling out to his long-time friend, hillary green. he and hillary had been friends since preschool, but they lived in different parts of the state now. they hadn't seen each other all summer. simon, hillary, and their families were taking a vacation together before middle school started next week. zavier gonzales and his cousins were also vacationing at the seaside that weekend. the wind had picked up and the seas were quite rough as swimmers, water boarders, and surfers struggled to stay afloat. separated from his family, and adrift on a small raft, it was xavier that simon saw bobbing along on the horizon. separated from his family, and adrift on a small raft, it was xavier that simon saw bobbing along on the horizon. what implicit idea is suggested by the author's use of "adrift"?

Read the sentence. someone sang a solo during the holiday concert. the best reason to revise this sentence using the passive voice is that

What is the central idea of “the light of gandhi’s lamp”? how does the central idea emerge and develop over the course of the passage? use evidence from the text to support your response. your response should be at least two complete paragraphs.

Arrange the sentences below to form a logical paragraph.an experienced rock climber knows that it takes a combination of knowledge and preparation to perform a successful climb.a successful climb begins with a proper foothold, carefully placing each foot on a ledge or crack then reaching for a solid hold, and finally pushing off.in addition to a proper foothold, a climber must be careful to check the integrity of the rock before stepping because it has to be solid clear through.a veteran climber judges the integrity of the rock and chooses not to climb on conglomerates, packed clay with lots of little rocks.but, such knowledge of rock is not the only preparation a skilled climber needs; equally important is the correct equipment.with these tools, knowledge of rock composition and equipment safety, a climber may experience many safe and enjoyable climbs.