Which statement best explains the effect of the word "firmly"
in this excerpt?
It directs the reader's attention back to the squat pen.
It suggests that the spade is too heavy for the father.
It emphasizes the speaker's distaste for hard work.
It shows that the father works with skill and control.

The supreme court serves what important function in the u. s. federalgovernment?

How is the u. s. military restricted by the third amendment? o a. the military can't confiscate people's weapons. o b. the military can't require people to serve unless a war has been declared. o c. the military can't take action against one of the states. o d. the military can't force people to host soldiers in their homes. submit

In this lesson, you learned about the early battles in the civil war. what did these battles have in common? in one or two sentences, state the main idea of the lesson.