What is the most likely reason a dash was used instead of a comma in the following sentence?


Jan took one step toward the deer—but her mom stopped her.

Answer:

Explanation: It was used to replace the comma because this is an

interruptive phrase.

This Mystery Rocks! By Cyntha Schlagel

1The Drifting Rocks are a strange phenomenon still unexplained by science. 2Located in Death Valley, California, the rocks sit on hot, flat ground. 3Unlike normal rocks, they have trails etched behind them as if they have traveled across the sand. 4Some trails are only a few feet. 5Some trails are over a half a mile long. 6Each trail is as baffling as the next.

7The variety of rock movement has baffled scientists for decades. 8Some rocks seem to roll as they move forward. 9Some take unexplainable routes. 10Large ones have traveled past small ones that have stayed still. 11Some scientists suggest that the rocks are pushed by wind. 12Others believe they slide on small amounts of ice or mud. 13So far, research has not confirmed any theory.

Which sentence best identifies the main idea of paragraph two?

a. Scientists are baffled by the different ways the rocks move.
b. Scientists are confused by the different ways the rocks move, and theories involving wind, ice, and mud have not been confirmed.
c. Scientists have theories of how the rocks move.
d. The rocks have stumped scientists because some roll, some take unexplainable routes, and some have traveled past ones that have stayed still, but scientists have theories that the rocks are pushed by wind or that they slide on ice or mud.

Read the following sentence from The Outsiders.

"Cherry and Marcia shook their heads."

Which of the following best describes the underlined words?


A
simple predicate

B
compound subject

C
simple subject

PLZ HELP I WILL BRAINLEST What is a theme of The Secret Garden?


It is important to keep secrets.

Spending time outdoors can help one learn to communicate with animals.

A piece of land should belong to whoever wants it most.

Tending nature has a healing effect on people.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from chapters 10-11 of the novel best supports the theme in Part A?


“‘I’ll tell thee what tha’ll do,’ said Dickon, with his happy grin. ‘Tha’ll get fat an’ tha’ll get as hungry as a young fox an’ tha’ll learn how to talk to th’ robin same as I do. Eh! we’ll have a lot o’ fun.’”

“‘I’ve stolen a garden,’ she said very fast. ‘It isn’t mine. It isn’t anybody’s. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it.’”

“‘I’m growing fatter,’ said Mary, ‘and I’m growing stronger. I used always to be tired. When I dig I’m not tired at all.’”

“‘I’m keepin’ secrets all th’ time,’ he said. ‘If I couldn’t keep secrets from th’ other lads, secrets about foxes’ cubs, an’ birds’ nests, an’ wild things’ holes, there’d be naught safe on th’ moor. Aye, I can keep secrets.’”

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an example of a Blog entry for the Aurora Borealis 22 POINTS Just need a example

Which excerpt from "Wiley, His Mother, and the Hairy Man" is part of the falling action of the story?

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Which one is right! Please Help me out!

Passage from “Horrible Accident in Vermont” pls help

What is one example of a metaphor and why?

What is also one example of a personification and why?

In Fahrenheit 451 and if you can please make the Why’s 3 sentences at least but any info is great!! please help thank you if you do.

Help and please look at the text and everything

Which answer choice describes two CENTRAL ideas of the article?

1. 2020 has been an especially challenging year for people.

2. LKM can help people to feel more compassionate.

3. Many therapists have seen their clients show improvement after practicing LKM.

4. Humans feel happier when they feel more love.

a
1 and 3
b
2 and 4
c
1 and 2
d
3 and 4

WILL MARK BRAINLEST
Read the excerpt from "Healthy Eating."

But no one can ignore the damage being wrought by all this bad eating. More than one out of three adults in the United States -- 37.5 percent -- are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some of the leading causes of death -- heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes -- are directly linked to obesity. And childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. With more than a third of kids between 6 and 19 considered obese, the CDC reports, they are at substantially more risk for developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, bone and joint conditions, and cancer.

How does the author develop her argument in this part of the article?

She provides statistics to show how harmful a poor diet can be.
She gives several reasons why people should eat healthier foods.
She shares anecdotes to show why children need healthier diets.
She uses scientific facts to tell why eating habits have changed.

Which historical detail helps clarify your understanding of the sentence?

The root ten means "hold," and the suffix -ious means "characterized by." What is the meaning of tenacious as it is used in the sentence?

a) happy and content
b) full of rage
c) unable to move
d) unwilling to give in

If I wanted to wash things—and I did try—I had to do it myself, something I’d never been required to do before.

Excerpts from The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, copyright © 1990 by Avi. Used by permission of Brandt and Hochman Literary Agents, Inc. All rights reserved.

Which of the following statements does the quote support?

Charlotte is adapting to life on the ship, even though she is out of her comfort zone.
Charlotte used to do laundry at home, but she never liked it.
Charlotte likes doing laundry on the ship, because it keeps her mind off other things.
Charlotte is used to doing things by herself.

what messages do cliches, stereotypes, and overused phrases convey?
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should we build a home in spaces? my answer no. so do the following as why we should not build a home in spaces. give me info why we should not build homes in spaces

Read this excerpt from Holes.



The shovel felt heavy in Stanley’s soft, fleshy hands. He tried to jam it into the earth, but the blade banged against the ground and bounced off without making a dent. The vibrations ran up the shaft of the shovel and into Stanley’s wrists, making his bones rattle.



It was still dark. The only light came from the moon and the stars, more stars than Stanley had ever seen before. It seemed he had only just gotten to sleep when Mr. Pendanski came in and woke everyone up.



Using all his might, he brought the shovel back down onto the dry lake bed. The force stung his hands but made no impression on the earth. He wondered if he had a defective shovel. He glanced at Zero, about fifteen feet away, who scooped out a shovelful of dirt and dumped it on a pile that was already almost a foot tall.



Which list shows the narrative structure of this excerpt?

What is staff paper?
it’s used to change the dynamics of music
a musical staff
paper that has lines on it that represent our musical staff
form

Wilson is writing an argument in favor of making music education mandatory in all middle schools. He included the following evidence to support his argument:

“The study of music engages students in individual and group activities and develops creativity and problem-solving skills.” –National Association for Music Education

Which of the following reasons should Wilson use to connect this evidence to his claim?
A. Music classes are just as important as science classes.
B. Music education can help improve students’ abilities in many other areas.
C. Middle-school students need the creative outlet that is provided by music classes.
D. Middle-school students do not have time to take music classes outside of school hours.

Explain how marginalization is prevalent in the intro of the book "Code Talker " and how it affects the narrators experience in World War II so far.

When Charlotte throws away her old clothes, what is she symbolically throwing away?

chances of changing
social expectations
the trust of the sailors
the love of her father

Read these paragraphs and answer the question that follows:

In 2008, more than one million American students gave nearly 20 million service hours to their communities. They made a difference in people's lives and learned some important life lessons in the process. Organizations, including schools, are actively promoting service for all citizens as a way to be involved, help others, and improve themselves.
Service is helping other people and being active in your community. For example, one group of teens planted a community garden with their friends. They grow a variety of vegetables. The garden requires regular care. The teens donate the produce to a local soup kitchen. Workers there use the produce to help feed people in the community. By tending the garden and donating their produce, the teens are actively helping make life a bit better for others in their community.
Service is valuable in ways that cannot be measured in dollars. People volunteer or serve others without expecting money or gifts in return. Service is not about earning money. It is not just collecting money to give to a group. It is about action and contributing to the common good. The people who serve as well as those who receive help benefit in many ways that are more important than money or gifts. For example, a soup kitchen provides essential food to people who may otherwise go hungry. The soup kitchen is extremely valuable for those struggling to get enough to eat. Those serving learn about compassion and how helping others can improve life for all.
Millions of Americans are making society better for themselves and for others. They are participating citizens in their community, raising up those who are less fortunate. In return, they become better people who can understand the perspectives and needs of others, which are invaluable and important qualities of good citizens.
Which sentence is a support detail for paragraph two? (5 points)

Question 2 options:

1)

Service is valuable in ways that cannot be measured in dollars.

2)

Service is helping other people and being active in your community.

3)

Workers there use the produce to help feed people in the community.

4)

It is not just about collecting money to give to a group.

My next challenge was that I wanted to make things out of metal, so I became interested in how to use a lathe, a milling machine, and so on. I went to buy this new equipment I thought I'd need and met a man who had a machine shop of his own who was about to retire and move to Florida. He allowed me to visit him after school and on weekends to observe how he used all his tools. I was hooked. When he retired I bought not only all his big equipment but all his little toolboxes as well – they were treasures!

—“On Becoming an Inventor,”


Read this passage. Use details from the text to explain how Kamen supports his opinion that making things out of metal was enjoyable.

What messages (if any) do clichés, stereotypes, and overused phrases convey?

Click to review the online content. Then answer the question(s) below, using complete sentences. Scroll down to view additional questions.
Online Content: Site 1

Describe the Say It, Cover It, Resay It method. (site 1)

Match each sentence with the correct purpose.

My study looked at how the disgusting

Norway rat made people sick.

informative writing

The screech owl is a small owl

common in North America.

investigative writing that shows bias

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We wanted to prove whether coyotes are

as dangerous as people think.

informative writing that shows bias

The vile brown recluse spider is named

for its sneaky way of life.

investigative writing

Write 3-5 sentences in response to the writing prompt below.
The Secret Door....
What is behind the door?
Where does it lead?
Who would you take through it with you?
You may write a list or a paragraph. Do not forget to underline your spelling words.

Spelling List: beginning, committing, controlling, excelling, grinning, hopping, permitting, plotting, running, shopping