How does the line "her train of thought
screeched to a halt" in the last paragraph
affect the mood of the passage?
it suggests that zoë's mind goes
blank when her phone buzzes,
creating a bewildered mood.
it implies that zoe's thoughts are all
over the place, creating a scattered
mood.
it suggests that zoe's thoughts are
interrupted by her buzzing phone,
creating an expectant mood.
it indicates that zoë is
overwhelmed by her thoughts and
takes a moment to process them,
creating a contemplative mood.

Which sentence is an effective example of i-language for the following scenario? aaron's coworker bryce has not been working on the team project their boss assigned them. answer choices: "i need you to do some work on this project." "i feel like this assignment isn't a priority to you." "i wish you wouldn't be so casual about this." "i think you're incompetent."

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.

What two parts of this passage contain a biblical allusion beowulf