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Directions: Read the paragraph and answer
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Which numbered sentence is the topic
sentence?
Select the correct answer.
(1) The other day I had to ride on two different
airlines. Early in the morning I got on a flight
from San Francisco to Detroit. The plane was
luxurious. (2) It had leather seats, a delicious
breakfast, and courteous flight attendants
who took care of our every need. The flight
boarded in the afternoon, however, was quite
a contrast. (3) This plane had only twelve
people, had no flight attendants, and was
littered with newspapers, dirty cups, and
napkins. (4) It is strange how some airlines
can be so different.

Which sentence is written using formal language? a) erin has a crucial appointment early monday morning. b) that was a real bogus tale charlie told the teacher. c) let me have a sneak-peak or i am simply gonna explode. eliminate d) i do not think tim will be here today; he's playing hookie.

While studying, lana reached her goal of reading half a chapter without interruptions. what should she do next?

Read these lines from denise levertov's poem "in thai binh (peace) province": it is that life, unhurried, sure, persistent, i must bring home when i try to bring the war home. child, river, light. here the future, fabled bird that has migrated way from america, nests, and breeds, and sings, common as any sparrow. which statement best interprets the author's use of metaphor in these lines? a. the metaphor of home suggests that american foreign policy should turn inward. b. the metaphor of the river suggests that life moves ear forward. c. the metaphor of the fabled bird suggests that the war has left americans divided. d. the metaphor of the fabled bird suggests that vietnam will rise to fight again.