The students began whispering and giggling once they saw the teacher close the book.
the adverb clause once they saw the teacher close the book modifies
a) the verb began.
b) the noun teacher.
c) the noun students.
d) the verbs whispering and giggling.

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

When you wear your earbuds while working out, your sweat damages them and they die sooner

Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs. match each excerpt to the type of characterization it uses.