Which phrase in the sentence gives a definition for the word
depreciate?
O"drives his car"
O"decrease in value"
O "in an accident"
O "driven for many miles"

Why does the author follow up on the story of martin torres near the end of the article? what important ideas does this part of the article support?

Is the use of another person exact words

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?