6. He can sit and read for hours at a stretch. (Choose correct meaning of the idiom 'at a
stretch'.) *
a) continuously

b) repeatedly
c) oftenly
d) sometimes

The correct meaning of the idiom "at a stretch" is "continuously".

In conclusion, the correct option is A.

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Explanation:

The idiom "at a stretch" as used above implies that he can read continuously without stopping.

Analysing other options

1. Repeatedly: When an action is being repeated, it means there's a stop before the action is eventually continued

2. Oftenly & Sometimes do not describe continuous actions.

Hence,

The first option (continuous) answers the question and it can be used as a direct substitute of the idiom.

(i can't select because there is no options but, i will answer) using evidence effectively. most of the assignments you will do in university will ask you to make an argument, to take a stance, or to prove a hypothesis. the best way to do this is to research the topic, develop a thesis statement, hypothesis, or claim and then use evidence to support this claim.

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."