Food can be element in family life, bringing us together in times of trouble and in times of joy.
(a) an addictive
(b) a conflicting
(c) a unifying
(d) a residual
(e) an inconsistent

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.

When trisha saw the boys on the stage she exclaimed finally a group of students who can act