You have just read a story about a boy who gets nervous when he has to read in front of his classmates. What happens when he must participate in a competition that requires him to give a speech in front of his entire sixth grade class? Write an ending to the story that explains what happens when he begins speaking. Be sure to stay true to the original text as you write.

How does the narrator’s knowledge of his postapocalyptic world in "by the waters of babylon” affect his reactions to the different settings? it motivates him to make up stories about the world and the places he explores. it has caused him to fear the settings outside the hill country, so he tries to avoid them. it forces him to reject what he sees and experiences himself at various locations in the story. it makes him cautious about new settings yet open-minded and critical of what he experiences.

What is the direct object in the following sentence? jerry asked him a question. a. question b. jerry c. asked

What style should a speaker use when preparing a speech for his or her school's parent teacher association? a. excited b. casual c. strict d. formal