Read the sentence.

With the pounding rain and blowing wind, driving to the game was an exciting adventure.

Which word in the sentence is a gerund?

A) pounding

B) blowing

C) driving

D) exciting

Highlight the adverb. Derek Jeter won the pie-eating contest at the county fair yesterday?

What is the purpose of a creation myth?

Which word gives the correct meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph? The wildlife refuge is a local conservation group. Volunteers rescue wounded wildlife. They nurse them back to health.

Which best explains how Melville uses his description of Ahab in Chapter 28 of Moby-D|ck to comment on the nature of man? A.) Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how guilt can take over a man's life. B.

Is what happened to Miss Strangeworth justified?

What are some major issues in our society?

What is the meaning of "drive" here: Julia collected 4000 pennies for the charity drive?

Which option is the best example of hyperbole? A. Stalin's reasoning for signing the pact with Hitler B. Stalin's reference to Hitler tearing up the nonaggression pact C. Stalin's accusation that Hitler spread rumors D.

What does the sun in the poem the golden cat symbolize

Select the word that is used in a primarily connotative way. "I wonder if this tree is getting enough nutrients from the soil, because it's looking a bit scrawny. I'll measure the diameter to ensure it's within recommended guidelines." A.