Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.
a) i like; swimming, hiking, and camping.
b) swimming; my favorite form of exercise: it gives me energy.
c) swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.
d) i am going swimming; and then i will lie in the sun and relax.

Helen grey by christina georgina rossetti because one loves you, helen grey, is that a reason you should pout, and like a march wind veer about, and frown, and say your shrewish say? don't strain the cord until it snaps, don't split the sound heart with your wedge, don't cut your fingers with the edge of your keen wit; you may, perhaps. because you're handsome, helen grey, is that a reason to be proud? ✔ your eyes are bold, your laugh is loud, your steps go mincing on their way; but so you miss that modest charm which is the surest charm of all: take heed, you yet may trip and fall, and no man care to stretch his arm. stoop from your cold height, helen grey, come down, and take a lowlier place; come down, to fill it now with grace; come down you must perforce some day: for years cannot be kept at bay, and fading years will make you old; then in their turn will men seem cold, when you yourself are nipped and grey. how does the line in bold suggest a key idea developed in the poem? a) it compares real qualities with superficial ones. b) it confirms that helen is attractive. c) it implies beauty is nothing to celebrate. d) it suggests pride should be based on other things.

Which statement best expresses a claim a. although many people believe homework is a crucial part of school, there is evidence to suggest that homework may not be as valuable as once thoughtb. the amount of homework given by some high school teachers is insane and actually has negative effects on other important aspects of a student's life c. i would have so much more time to do the extracurricular activities and hobbies i enjoy if i did not have to spend most of my evenings doing homework d. some schools have adopted homework policies that limit the amount of homework that teachers are allowed to assign their students each night

How will charlie most likely change after his experience at the diner in part 2 of "flowers for algernon"? he should be kind to each person who crosses his path. he will be more sympathetic to those who are similar to the way he once was. he will attempt to the dishwasher receive the surgery he was given. he will react the same way each time he sees someone being treated unfairly.