Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase? The golden retriever disliked meeting one particular dog.
A.meeting one
B.disliked meeting
C.particular dog
D.meeting one particular dog

Which sentence in this excerpt from Thomas Paine's "The Crisis, No. 1" best summarizes Thomas Paine's method of persuasion?A) He provides empirical evidence to show that perseverance will lead to success in a prolonged war.
B) He provides empirical evidence to show that the future will be bleak if the people do not act as he suggests.
C) He appeals to his readers' emotions by imagining the consequences of not acting as he suggests.
D) He appeals to his readers' emotions by portraying the benefits of engaging in a prolonged war.

The novel Gone with the Wind was adapted for the movies and was one of the most profitable films of all time, grossing $192 million.True
False

Kotowski’s use of statistics and expert testimony from reputable scholars makes his argument about volcanic change more effective than Ferguson’s.Which is an example of textual evidence that supports this thesis?

A.

Kotowski argues that volcanoes erupt more often than previously believed.
B.

Kotowski cites four scholars who specialize in the study of volcanoes, whereas Ferguson cites only the encyclopedia.
C.

Ferguson claims that volcanic change occurs slowly, but Kotowski argues that change is occurring at an increasingly rapid pace.
D.

Ferguson’s conclusion parallels that of Kotowski’s.

Which answer choice does not contain any punctuation errors? A. Did I just hear him say, "The park will close at six?" B. Did I just hear him say "The park will close at six?" C. Did I just hear him say "The park will close at six"? D. Did I just hear him say, "The park will close at six"?

When examining a text for its value, it is important to __________.

Which word is the conjunction in this sentence? Gee, I would like to go to the circus, but I do not have enough money for a ticket.
a. Gee
b. but
c. not
d. for