In this lesson, we have focused on using strong and interesting word choices, combining short phrases to achieve complex sentences, and using subordinate conjunctions and absolute phrases. Use these tools to help you write a descriptive paragraph of three to five sentences for
the following situation. Use proper spelling and grammar.
Reading a book

Which form does a verb take when the subject receives the action? passive active imperative indicative

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Me! 50 points! what claim from the nixon speech is not clearly supported? a: that he owns 3 homes b: that he earned money as a lawyer c: that he earned $800,000 as president d: that he never profited from public life