Read each group below. Then choose the letter of the item that contains a fragment. a. Because her cell phone had gone dead, Maria borrowed mine. Then she took it home.

b. Maria borrowed my cell phone. Hers had gone dead. Then she took it home.

c. Maria borrowed my cell phone. Because hers had gone dead. Then she took it home.

What do the excerpts have in common? both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the united states. both explain why most children want to leave central america without their parents. both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in central america must face.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.

Which of the following describes the structure of this excerpt best? a.free verse b.sonnet c.ballad d.blank verse