Determine whether the underlined verb below is an action verb or a linking verb. the ice surface seems smooth.

a. action verb

b. linking verb

Identify the sentence that illustrates alliteration. A) A cash cow can't count coins correctly. B) Tom is always buried under a mountain of paperwork. C) Romeo, give me thy heart and we shall enjoy our love.

Read the sentence and answer the following question: I learned things during your talk yesterday that I will be using in my upcoming research project. Which word should be replaced with something more precise? A. Things B. Upcoming C. Research D.

A person who stands up for bullying is called what

Read this passage from "The Fish I Didn't Catch." I made a strong pull, and brought up a tangle of weeds. Again and again I cast out my line with aching arms, and drew it back empty. I looked at my uncle appealingly.

Find the verb and label it transitive or intransitive: Baseball developed from both of these games.

In the book star girl by jerry spinelli what are two things that star girl tried to look and act different like everyone else

Which inferences about the daughter does this passage best support? Check all that apply. Her primary motive is to count bellows. She wants her mother to feel differently about her. She feels a strong need for independence.

According to The Elements of Style, which sentence is written in active voice? a. The acceptance speech was given by the award winners. b. The pennants were won by the championship team. c. A memorable evening was had by all who attended the event.

Which sentence with a transition is punctuated correctly? a. I trained hard for the marathon, however, I failed to finish. b. I trained hard for the marathon however I failed to finish. c. I trained hard for the marathon; however, I failed to finish.

What is the simple subject for My old red boots are too tight now