Read the passage. the county’s "technology 2020” initiative proposes that the school district provide laptops for every student in grades 9-12. this would cost millions of dollars in planning, implementation, and maintenance. taxpayers may wonder whether this expensive proposal is a practical solution. it is better than practical, and it is an innovative approach with the potential to enhance students’ educational experience. which phrase best reveals the author’s viewpoint? a.) provide laptops b.) millions of dollars c.) expensive proposal d.) innovative approach

Which is the comparative degree of the word tall? a. taller b. tallest

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

Match the author with the description a. ernest hemingway b. john steinbeck c. robert frost d. langston hughes (1) summers spent in pacific grove, california influenced the symbolism in his literature (2) his poetry includes simple, direct language. many are dramatic monologues written in free verse are about life on new england farms (3) the mood and tone of his literature is largely shaped by his experience as a soldier in world war 1 (4) his poetry and short stories include dialect and colloquialisms which gives his primarily african american characters distinctive voices