Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject? a. a screwdriver and wrench is necessary for this project. b. the sisters and their brother has arrived from karate practice. c. both charlie and arthur looks too tired for another game. d. he and his team approve of the decision i made.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.