Which statement most clearly links the evidence and conclusion for an argument about the socially damaging effects of social networks? A) Unless social networking sites give people a false sense of connection with strangers, their real relationships are hindered. B) Social networking sites give people a false sense of connection with strangers while actually hindering their real relationships. C) Social networking sites give people a false sense of connection with strangers but rarely hinder their real relationships. D) If only social networking sites would give people a false sense of connection with strangers, then their real relationships would actually be hindered.

Read the passage. (1) the first skateboard was constructed of old roller-skate wheels attached to a piece of wood. (2) improvements were made to the skateboard in 1959. (3) the year that the first commercially made skateboard appeared. (4) soon after, skateboarding began to grow in popularity. (5) in 1963, skateboard manufacturers formed the first professional skateboarding team. (6) that same year, the first organized skateboard competition took place, in california. which is the most effective way to correct the fragment in sentence 3? attach the fragment to sentence 4. attach the fragment to sentence 2. insert the phrase in the united states to the end of the fragment. insert the verb had before the verb appeared.

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence? a statement of wit or amusement an expression of disapproval or condemnation a sentiment of indifference or apathy an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem

Besides the skull and cross bones what other shape sometimes appeared on flags flown by pirates?