Kim is taking part in a group discussion about the book they are reading for class. She quickly becomes aware that the rest of the group did not prepare for this discussion. Which action is a definite sign that the group did not prepare?

They keep flipping the pages of their books, looking for something to say.
They seem to be very comfortable reading aloud from the textbook.
They have chosen a section of the book that they think is important to discuss.
They are confident when the moderator brings up a topic to discuss.

Which sentence in this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich suggests that ivan ilyich felt his family and friends didn’t understand him and neglected him?

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.

Which form does a verb take when the subject receives the action? passive active imperative indicative