Which best represents the function of a supporting sentence? a. it adds new ideas to the topic sentence. o b. it adds more details to the topic sentence. oc. it is not longer than the topic sentence. d. it repeats the topic sentence.

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.

What happens to graders who use a red pen? a.they are more accurate with thier correctionsb.they find more errorsc.they feel themselves getting angrt when they graded.they make more mistakes