It was Anna Maria's first day at her new school. She didn't know whom to talk to at recess, so she walked up to the nearest group of girls. "It's
my first day here. What are your favorite books?" she asked, trying to
seem casual. "Mine's Black Beauty. I think it's so great. I love horses."
She waited for a response for what seemed an eternity, trying to read
their faces. Finally, one of them gave an unenthusiastic answer, and
then they went back to gossiping about people she didn't know.
Anna Maria was embarrassed; but she tried again with a different
group, and after a few awkward conversations, she found a group of
friends who loved books and horses as much as she did. Even though
their interests changed, they remained best friends into adulthood.
Which statement best expresses a theme of this story?

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options

The town should regulate the height of buildings allowed on main street. this would be categorized as a: a. claim of fact. b. claim of policy. c. claim of cause and effect. d. claim of definition.

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.