Select the sentence that best states the central claim of paragraph 1 I read in yesterday's newspaper that you are considering the construction of a skate park
As a skateboarder, I applaud your efforts.
I hope you will prevail against the objections of certain misinformed citizens.
Skate parks are on the rise across the nation.
Rather than causing problems, skate parks provide a safe place where skateboarders, in-line skaters,
and BMX bikers can congregate.
Skate parks also provide a form of entertainment for nonskaters.
People love to watch extreme sports in action,
With a cleverly placed snack bar, the city might make a fair amount of revenue on an annual basis.
And if the city holds competitions, skaters will travel hundreds of miles to attend, filling hotels and
restaurants on event weekends.

1getting out of bed is the first goal i tackle each day. 2several small goals are achieved by me as the day progresses. 3when i am riding the bus home or walking the dog, i think about the bigger goals i have for my life. which statement correctly describes the verb tense, aspect, and voice in this paragraph? a) sentences 1 and 2 contain present progressive verbs. sentence 3 contains both present progressive and simple present verbs. sentence 2 uses passive voice. b) sentences 1 and 2 contain simple present verbs. sentence 3 contains present progressive verbs. all three sentences use active voice. c) sentences 1 and 2 contain present progressive verbs. sentence 3 contains simple present verbs. all three sentences use active voice. d) sentences 1 and 2 contain simple present verbs. sentence 3 contains both present progressive and simple present verbs. sentence 2 uses passive voice.

In this excerpt, paine is attempting to convince readers that they must support the war to protect their financial interests. could potentially benefit from the spoils of the war. will blame themselves for not supporting the war. have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war. mark this and return save and exit

Who said this in of pride & prejudice, and what type of irony does it show? “you mistake me, my dear. i have a high respect for your nerves. they are my old friends. i have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least.” a. mrs. bennet: situational irony b. mr. bingley: dramatic irony c. elizabeth: proverbial irony d. mr. bennet: verbal irony