Why was it important for the author to describe the zoning board meeting? the scene at the zoning board meeting shows that samara had become expert at working with the government. the experience at the zoning board meeting demonstrates that samara was capable of overcoming opposition. the zoning board's questions and doubts spurred samara to improve her plan for the park. the zoning board's approval was needed before the park could be built, and there was suspense about the board's decision.

Apply the idea of the plain language movement to make the paragraph under “before” in section 1 more user-friendly

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere