Read the following excerpt.

john had a difficult time trying to acclimate to his new school at first. without getting to know him, some of the other students made negative assumptions because he looked different. however, after a few weeks his classmates learned that he had none of the negative attributes they originally assigned to him.

using the context, the word "assumptions" means (3 points)

complaints

guesses

insults

truths

Read this excerpt from the scarlet letter by nathaniel hawthorne and complete the sentence that follows. she had wandered, without rule or guidance, in a moral wilderness; as vast, as intricate and shadowy, as the untamed forest, amid the gloom of which they were now holding a colloquy that was to decide their fate. the author uses the point of view in the excerpt.

Some keep the sabbath in surplice - i just wear my wings - and instead of tolling the bell, for church, - our little sexton - sings

1. while some people only consider the cute little bundle of fur, there are many daily rituals of pet ownership. 2. one of the biggest surprises of adopting a puppy is how much exercise it needs on a daily basis. 3. the cost of food, the veterinarian and general supplies is another surprise to many new dog owners. 4. adopting a puppy is a hefty responsibility. read the four sentences and determine which answer shows the most logical order. a) 1, 4, 3, 2 b) 2, 3, 1, 4 c) 3, 2, 4, 1 d) 4, 1, 2, 3