This question is based on the following passage. both greta and fred were on the bus that arrived in pittsburgh. fred was glad to be home. he looked forward to visiting with old friends. greta, on the other hand, dreaded seeing her old boyfriend. she already missed her days in new york city. which one of the following phrases indicates that a contrast is being made? a. on the other hand b. both greta and fred c. looked forward d. already missed

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?