Sentence A: As for the long-term reward, you will find that you understand the world around you a little better as the
words you've learned pop up in future conversations.
Sentence B: Learning a new word each day means you
will never fail to have something to say and the right words
to say it.
Sentence C: When you practice using new words in
everyday life, you will strengthen your ability to express
yourself verbally.
Sentence D: So learning a new vocabulary word each day
provides both short-term and long-term benefits.
Which arrangement of these sentences would be best for a conclusion
paragraph?
A. C, B,A, D
B. A, B,D, C
C. D, C,A, B
D. B, C,A, D

The prefix of the italicized word in the sentence is rather difficult

Read the excerpt from dominique’s personal narrative. tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, i sat leafing through an old magazine i had stuffed in my purse the previous night. it was terribly warm for a september afternoon, and the sun cast fleeting shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. i wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. it was about then that i first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. the doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. "good afternoon. how are you today? ” when writing the next few lines of dialogue, dominique should be certain that the lines provide clues about what will happen later on in the narrative. contain made-up details that make the story more exciting. include everyday language that seems real and natural. use precise words that make both men sound educated.

Match the term to the purpose it has. 1. but 2. furthermore 3. meanwhile 4. in the distance 5. first 6. therefore 7. in other words 8. for instance a. show space relation b. introduce an illustration c. repetition of an idea d. take away, limit, or oppose e. show a consequence f. indicate order g. show time relation h. add ideas