7. Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage. The hot air expands rapidly because hot air takes up more space than
cold air.
Which word is an antonym for expands?
A
escapes
reduces
B
с
appears
hardens
D

answer: if you are saying your dad is white and your mom is mexican, latino ot whatever, then its all about genes.

explanation:

your mom had the dominate trait so you probably took after your mom.

the author motivation is to show the power of animal-human relationships.

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation: