Which of these sentences is NOT an acceptable way to combine sentences 1 and 2? * In 1299, when the Italian city-states of Genoa and Venice made peace, Marco Polo was free at last to return home. In 1299 the Italian city-states of Genoa and Venice made peace but Marco Polo was free at last to return home. In 1299 the Italian city-states of Genoa and Venice made peace, and Marco Polo was free at last to return home. In 1299, because the Italian city-states of Genoa and Venice made peace, Marco Polo was free at last to return home.

Which detail from "to build a fire" best supports the idea that most of the real yukon prospectors had little experience for surviving in cold weather? it happened. it was his own fault or, rather, his mistake. he should not have built the fire under the spruce tree. there was the fire, snapping and crackling and promising life with every dancing flame. he would have to build a fire and dry out his footgear. this was imperative at that low temperature—he knew that much. the flame he got by touching a match to a small shred of birch bark that he took from his pocket.

What is the first step in summarizing a plot? restating central ideas and key details eliminating minor or unimportant details connecting ideas with logical transitions identifying important words and phrase

Which of the following does not apply to an informative text? select all that apply. persuasive techniques supporting evidence opinions narrative text