Consider these sentences: i have a new hobby. i keep track of all the wild birds i spot. which sentence uses parenthetical elements most effectively to combine the information in the sentences? (a) i have a new hobby, which is keeping track of all the wild birds i spot. (b) i have a (new) hobby, which is keeping track—of all the (wild) birds i spot. (c) i have a new hobby, keeping track—of all the wild birds i spot. (d) i have a new hobby—keeping track—of all the (wild) birds (i spot).

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.

To choose a good persuasive essay topic, begin with a big idea, narrow it down, and a. then narrow it down more; it is impossible to have a topic that is too narrow. b. do some research to see what you should write about c. specify-ask a question you want answered in your argument

What can a writer describe about two characters to develop their personalities? their communication the setting the exposition a transition