Snowboarding

snowboarding is a winter sport in which a person slides down a snow-covered mountain on a board. some people do it just for enjoyment too. it began in the 1960's when a man in michigan fastened two skis together so that his daughters could slide on snow. with special boots attached, the popularity of the boards grew and, in 1998, snowboarding became an olympic sport. while it does take some skill, it is easier to learn than some similar sports. the most important thing is to find the right way to stand on the board then stay balanced once it starts to slide. snowboarding can be quite expensive, though. boards can be pricey and there are other costs involved with getting to where there is snow. for example, trips to ski resorts can take time and cost a lot of money for some people. also, falls can be painful, leaving bruises and broken bones. still, many people enjoy
what is most important in learning to snowboard?
a. knowing how snowboarding came to be popular
b. finding the right way to stand on the board and staying balanced
c. knowing how to keep from getting hurt in a fall
d. finding a place to snowboard that does not cost a lot of money

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

What is the main problem with the following critique? “you put some thought into it, but you obviously do not care much about the topic you are presenting.” a. it is not ethical. b. it is not constructive c. it is not specific. d. it is not behavior focused.

Compare and contrast the merits and drawbacks of at least two of the scholarly approaches to literature described in this unit. be sure to mention at least one advantage that each approach has over the other. use one of the readings from this unit in your comparison. your answer should be at least 250 words.