How is the gerund phrase used in the sentence? My favorite pastime is skateboarding at the park.

a. direct object

b. subject

c. object of a preposition

d. predicate nominative

which sentence from the passage supports the theme that breaking the rules may be necessary for growth

What would motivate an employer to ask a question that you will not be able to answer? A. to see how you deal with stress B. to determine your level of knowledge C. to assess your verbal communication skills D.

Explain what a rigorous examination would be like.

Which of the following is NOT true of the human psyche? It influences thoughts It affects behavior It impacts personality There is little similarity between cultures

Why is the careful observation of the key sentence important in identifying the main idea of a paragraph?

In The Kite Runner, Amir returns to Afghanistan to find Sohrab, Hassan's son. As part of this journey, he must confront Assef. Explain why the author chose to have these characters all come together in this scene.

The reader can remain actively engaged in the reading if the author has used what? a. writing which holds the reader's attention b. writing which appeals to the senses c. writing which engages the reader in a conversation

Whats the adverb phrase? "before the weekend we must finish our project"

1. What year was the Bear built.

Voters approved a project to renovate Central High School by a margin of only 2%. The project includes restoring and repairing the oldest wing of the school and installing new technology in every classroom.