Which one uses the correct verb form?

a. if my brother were here, he could explain how to make the computer program work.
b. if my brother was here, he could explain how to make the computer program work.

Which phrases from the text contain words with strong connotations that describe the violence in honduras? check all that apply.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Has anyone ever read the poem “at a window “ by carl sandburg? there are a few multiple choice questions i have to answer about it.