HEEELL Use the context clues in this passage to determine the meaning of the word preposterous.

Sally was so excited to show her sister, Liza, the leprechaun trap she made. All she had to do was wait for a rainbow to appear. After listening to Sally ramble on about catching a leprechaun and finding his pot of gold, Liza burst out laughing and said, "Sally, that idea is preposterous."

What does preposterous mean?
ridiculous
brilliant
difficult

Once you have finished revising your peer’s essay, continue to demonstrate your understanding of grammar and punctuation by writing an essay containing all of the grammatical concepts outlined above. your essay should be short, just 250 words, and it can be written on any subject. it should contain an example of parallel structure, an example of every type of phrase and clause outlined in this lesson, an example of two independent clauses connected by a semicolon, and an example of a colon. if you are struggling to come up with an idea for an essay, consider writing it about the themes present in one of the texts you have read already.

Insert comma today we went to the store to the post office and to the park

1. while some people only consider the cute little bundle of fur, there are many daily rituals of pet ownership. 2. one of the biggest surprises of adopting a puppy is how much exercise it needs on a daily basis. 3. the cost of food, the veterinarian and general supplies is another surprise to many new dog owners. 4. adopting a puppy is a hefty responsibility. read the four sentences and determine which answer shows the most logical order. a) 1, 4, 3, 2 b) 2, 3, 1, 4 c) 3, 2, 4, 1 d) 4, 1, 2, 3