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In american sign language, every statement begins with a: preposition. verb. topic. spelled word.

In which sentence does the verb agree with the subject? a. dominoes or a board game are a good choice for tonight. b. either mom or dad cook dinner for the family each night. c. neither braids nor a ponytail keeps my hair out of my eyes. d. either mom or dad cook dinner for the family each night.

Which detail from the diary of a young girl supports the idea that anne’s voice is optimistic? “at three o'clock . . the doorbell rang. i didn't hear it, since i was out on the balcony, lazily reading in the sun.” “so much has happened it's as if the whole world had suddenly turned upside down.” “the first thing i stuck in was this diary, and then curlers, handkerchiefs, schoolbooks, a comb and some old letters.” “it may be damp and lopsided, but there's probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of amsterdam.”