Read the definitions. taught
taught /tôt/
verb
past tense of teach, meaning to show or explain how to do something

taut
taut /tôt/
adj.
pulled tight

pours
pours /pôrs/
verb
moves in a continuous flow

pores
pores /pôrs/
verb
studies intently

The students were that an accomplished scientist always over the results of an experiment.

Which homophones correctly complete the sentence?

taught, pours
taught, pores
taut, pours
taut, pores

Which of the following is a complex sentence? a. after henry submitted his essay, he realized that he hadn't proofread the last page. b. identity theft is a growing problem, especially among seniors. c. we didn't have enough potatoes for dinner, so we served rice instead. d. jim tried to watch a video on a device connected to a crowded wireless network; as a result, the video stuttered and froze.

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

What role does the element of motivation play in performances? a. it makes characters more relatable. b. it uses characters to enhance setting. c. it reveals characters’ weaknesses. d. it guides characters’ actions.