(1) brenda would have liked to have taken her vacation at the beach. (2) however, the weather forecast on
the television called for rain. (3) also, her fiancé, max, wanted to vacation in the mountains. (4) after a
heated discussion, brenda and max decided to compromise. (5) they would spend their vacation time at
spring lake. (6) that way, max could fish, and brenda could enjoy swimming.
15. which one of the following sentences does not contain a prepositional phrase?
a. sentence 5
b. sentence 6
c. sentence 2
d. sentence 3

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

Read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant?

Read this line from the poem. without the hell, the heav'n of joy. how do the images of hell and heaven in this line affect the meaning of the poem? a. they are reminders that love is a strong emotion. b.they show how the speaker of the poem has suffered emotionally. c.they refer to the emotional depths and heights of romantic relationships. d. they imply that the speaker is deeply religious