Which words are the first and last words of the participial phrase in this sentence?
we went over the whole chapter, beginning with the first page.
a. over chapter
b. beginning with
c. beginning page
d. went chapter

Which is easier to identify direct or indirect characterization? why

Which of the following statements would most encourage productive conflict? select all that apply.

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?