Ihad not heard the speech of america, smelled the grass and trees and sewage, seen its hills and water, its color and quality of light. i knew the changes only from books and newspapers. what is the purpose of the description in this passage from travels with charley? he is showing that america is a beautiful country. he is showing that the country has changed since he has last explored it. he is showing that he has not traveled in a long time. he is showing that america has many unusual sights.

Which three sentences in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that the author's tone is mocking?

Which excerpt from the passage provides evidence of a chronological structure? o “slavery was abolished thirty years before the emancipation proclamation." "the sugar plantation owners were desperate." "so the british owners looked to another part of the empire." "thousands of men and women were given five-year contracts.

Coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do homework students to be successful in school. choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. if no substitute is necessary, choose ‘leave as is.’ a) leave as is. b) coming to school each day, have the necessary materials, and do homework c) come to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do homework d) coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and doing homework