Which of these phrases is the most objective? a. my mother taught italian lessons at the community center. b. the music my stupid sisters listened to was annoying. c. our family used to get together all the time with this crazy greek family. d. my oldest sister was a real pain sometimes.

How does the illustration the reader understand the text? read the passage and study the image from sugar grinders.

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? the shoes normally cost 40 dollars, however; we got them on sale. the shoes normally cost 40 dollars however we got them on sale. the shoes normally cost 40 dollars, however, we got them on sale. the shoes normally cost 40 dollars; however, we got them on sale.