In the early months of the Civil War, a small group of Union troops unsuccessfully attacked the Confederates. One month later, President Lincoln made a decision. He decided that it was time to stage a major offensive. The First
Battle of Bull Run (called the Battle of Manassas in the South) was the first major land battle of the Civil War.
Brigadier General Irvin McDowell was chosen to lead the charge. At first, McDowell protested. He said that his
soldiers were too inexperienced. Lincoln reminded him that the Confederates were also inexperienced.

lincoln tried to McDowell.

A:praise
B:reassure
C:ignore
D:capture

What does the word subordinate mean in this sentence? the office manager spoke to her subordinate in a cordial tone.

Which is the best paraphrase of the text? the capability of a bicycle makes some people want to go very fast and others to go very slow. as long as you are careful, feel free to ride like the wind. when feeling brave on a bicycle you should ride fast, but when feeling afraid riding slow is wise. if you are unable to coast, it is pointless to even ride. if you’re going to ride a bicycle, you should throw caution to the wind and take over the road, swerving where you like and taking full advantage of your ride. it’s a real joy to be able to ride a bicycle, where you have the choice of going as fast or as slow as you like, using as much courage as you feel like using.

Excerpt from jane eyre charlotte bronte 2 i was glad of it: i never liked long walks, especially on chilly afternoons: dreadful to me was the coming home in the raw twilight, with nipped fingers and toes, and a heart saddened by the chidings of bessie, the nurse, and humbled by the consciousness of my physical inferiority to eliza, john, and georgiana reed.