There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.

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What are the four types of context clues?

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How can this sentence be changed into a complex sentence?

If this snow continues, school will be canceled, and we’ll have to stay home.
Answer choices for the above question

A. Remove If this snow continues, and capitalize school

B. Replace the second comma with a period and remove and we’ll have to stay home

C. Replace the second comma and conjunction and with a semicolon

D. If this snow continues; we’ll have to stay home.

Which of the following best describes why George keeps Lennie around when he clearly feels frustrated with him so often?
O A. Lennie leaned on George when his aunt died and George came to care deeply for him.
O B. George made a promise to Lennie's Aunt Clara,
C. George is small and defenseless; he needs Lennie around for protection.
O D. Lennie is a hard worker and George can't get the good jobs on his own.

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Read this excerpt from Davis’ Inaugural Address. Which two statements support Davis’s claim that the southern states had the right to secede?


A. The vote Southerners had taken at the ballot-box to secede was just as important as the laws of the Union.
B. The purpose of the laws of the Union had been to ensure justice, peace, protection, and well-being of the people.
C. The government of the Union had changed from what it was intended to be.
D. The right on which the states acted had been given in the Declaration of Independence.

According to Bud, what does the phrase, “Haven’t you heard?” usually mean?

In the following sentence, what type of context clue is used to help you figure out the meaning of the word aptitude?

She has an aptitude, a natural ability, to figure out mathematical problems.

1) How many kilograms are in 455,000 grams?

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1.) In about a paragraph, tell me your opinion on whether or not zoos should be banned. Give 3 reasons on why you picked whether they should or shouldn’t.

4. Write about an incident that brought great happiness to someone. i need the essay ASAP PLS

Which of the following statements is true about a story's narrator? (5 points)


The narrator is usually the author so that he or she can tell you what all of the characters are thinking or feeling at any time.

The narrator controls what information your reader receives about events in the story and what the characters are thinking.

The narrator is usually one of the characters in the story who knows everything about what the others are thinking and feeling.

The narrator controls only the information that the main character is aware of and so is limited by that character's experiences.

Which sentence best supports the idea that chickadees take action to keep their bodies warm at night?

A.
This means that sometimes there is well over a 100-degree difference between a chickadee’s body and the air temperature only an inch away. (paragraph 3)

B.
Without any feathered insulation, heat would quickly be lost and much energy wasted in attempting to keep their toes as warm as the rest of the body. (paragraph 6)

C.
Since they don’t have crops in which they can store food to eat later, they must eat enough each day to survive the long, 18-hour night. (paragraph 9)

D.
They do not roost together in flocks as some birds do but spend the night alone. (paragraph 10)

What do domain- or subject-specific words do for the reader?(1 point) They help the reader to learn new vocabulary words. They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject. They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic. They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field.

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How does the conversation between Judson and his wife develop the plot of the message

When a ball is popped up and caught by an outfielder, a runner at third must __________________ if he/she wants to advance to home and score with less than 2 outs.

True or False. The understanding of leadership is that there is only one way to lead.

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What was the First Bull Run Significance?
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What is the definition of a metaphor?
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figurative language that compares two unlike things directly
figurative language that exaggerates or overstates for effec
figurative language that compares two unlike things by using "like" or "as"
figurative language that lends human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas

What two central ideas about revenge does Bacon develop over the course of the text? (Passage tittle is “Of Revenge”)

Which statement best explains how the use of popular music can persuade a young audience?
O Popular music has a strong point of view and purpose, which young people will learn to unde
O Popular music is easy to access, so it can fit with any type of persuasive media or propagand
O Popular music taps into the feelings and emotions of young people, connecting them to them
O Popular music builds a connection between generations, so all ages access the message int

How did the industrial revolution influence the
advertising industry?

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What is the error in the sentence?

The statement “Research is not a straight line” means:

Sub-questions cannot be changed.

Research never ends.

Pre-search happens after research.

Research can go in unexpected directions.

Read this excerpt of an interview with Betty Harris, 37. She worked as a "drawer" in a coal pit in England. (Note drawers pull the coal carts, on their hands and knees, through narrow, dark tunnels.) "I was married at 23, and went into a colliery (coal mine) when I was married. I used to weave when about 12 years old; can neither read nor write. I work for Andrew Knowles, of Little Bolton, and make sometimes 7s a week, sometimes not so much. I am a drawer, and work from 6 in the morning to 6 at night. Stop about an hour at noon to eat my dinner; have bread and butter for dinner; I get no drink. I have two children, but they are too young to work. I worked at drawing when I was in the family way. I know a woman who has gone home and washed herself, taken to her bed, delivered of a child, and gone to work again under the week. I have a belt round my waist, and a chain passing between my legs, and I go on my hands and feet. The road is very steep, and we have to hold by a rope; and when there is no rope, by anything we can catch hold of. There are six women and about six boys and girls in the pit I work in; it is very hard work for a woman. The pit is very wet where I work, and the water comes over our clog-tops always, and I have seen it up to my thighs; it rains in at the roof terribly. My clothes are wet through almost all day long...My cousin looks after my children in the day time. I am very tired when I get home at night; I fall asleep sometimes before I get washed. I am not so strong as I was, and cannot stand my work so well as I used to...I have known many a man beat his drawer. " According to Betty's account, what were the working conditions of the coal pits? Was the work easy or difficult? What does Betty say to give you that impression?

Making Inferences Practice 1
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Anna sighed in frustration as she waiting in the waiting room. Her parents had said no when Anna asked if she could go on a ski trip with friends from
school. She knew why they were worried, but she also thought they were being over-protective. Sure, she had to be careful. But, Anna also wanted to
be treated like any other teenager. Unfortunately, she knew Dr. Miller was going to agree with her parents.
O Anna is sick
O Anna always fights with her parents.
Anna doesn't like her brother.
O Anna loves her doctors i

Choose the appropriate option to complete the sentence
You.....of a good excuse for not handing in your research paper on time.

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used to think
Would think
must be thought
would rather think