Please help! This is due today! (10 Points) 7th Grade ELA

1) Which is the best example of someone speaking in earnest?
A. Miriam exaggerated when she said the wind had nearly knocked her down.
B. Brad pretended that school was closed to see whether he could trick
anyone.
C. Consuelo politely praised the movie even though she didn't enjoy it.
D. Dan apologized sincerely for the trouble he had accidentally caused.

2) In which circumstance is it most accurate to describe a rumor as dispelled?
A. when people have kept the rumor from those involved
B. when people have shared the rumor with others
C. when the rumor has been proven untrue
D. when the rumor upsets those involved

3) Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A. The changed Scrooge always celebrated Christmas with enthusiasm.
B. When Scrooge awoke on Christmas morning, he was grateful for Marley's
help.
C. Scrooge made amends for his unkindness, and everyone responded warmly
to him.
D. Although the Cratchits had no idea where the huge Christmas turkey came
from, they were delighted.