Why are there no contractions in this set of directions? They are confusing, They detract from the original purpose, They are too formal for this type of writing, or They are too informal for this type of writing.

By the time my mother married my father, however, she knew all about the true nature

According to the author of "The American Idea," why does the Americ idea have "explosive power"? * a. It was a spectacular failure but a good effort. b. It makes Americans seem prideful and angry. c. People have been arguing about it for many years.

A subordinate clause is different from an independent clause in that it

What challenges does Percy Jackson face in chapter 3? How does he respond? (book name:The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan)

Which of the following sentences uses a verb written in present tense? •I heard the man yelling when I walked in the house. •Kelly knew Juan wanted a cat for Christmas. •I promise I will dance when we get to the club.

Describe the three distinctive features of religion in society.

What has a head a tail is brown and has no legs?

Someone fires a 0.04 kg bullet at a block of wood that has a mass of 0.5 kg. Block of wood is sitting on a friction less surface so it moves freely when the bullet hits it. The wood block is initially at rest.

Advise a future student whose classroom struggles lead them to believe he is not smart enough and should just drop out if class altogether

How can drinking water that comes from the earth under a landfill affect a person's health?