The word aloof is an English word borrowed from Dutch. Its meaning is "at a distance." In
which of the following sentences is the word used correctly?
Anne's sociable nature made her aloof in new situations.
When he first arrived at the Secret Annex, Peter kept aloof from the group.
After hearing news of the Allied invasion, everyone became excited and aloof.
Mr. Dussel had trouble getting used to Anne's aloof and noisy behavior.

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” but, leathery hands full of wet brown life, knee deep in the summer roadside grass, he just smiled and said they have places to go to too. why does the author use the words "wet brown life” in this excerpt? a to show that the grass is still alive and growing b to indicate that the mud is all over everything c to signify how wet the night has become d to point out that the toads are living things

What information do newspapers usually print in the first paragraph of an article? o a. any quotes that they are going to use o b. where to look for additional information about the topie o c. all of the significant facts about the story o d. analysis of the story

Which conclusion about the eldest magician does this excerpt support