How do the commas in the passage below the reader read more fluently?

through this endeavor, he met nancy newhall, a historian, museum administrator, and a writer-designer, with whom he developed a lifelong friendship.
a.
separates different professions
c.
describes nancy hall
b.
slows reader down
d.
all of the above

Which of these sentences would best express the main idea of a speech arguing that people should participate in a charity softball tournament? a) softball is a great way to get some much-needed exercise. eliminate b) the money raised by the tournament will local animal shelters. c) the tournament is a fun way to spend time with friends while a worthy cause. d) even if you don't have any softball experience, you can form a team and participate.

Read the passage. then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage. most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm. the ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it. the gods have the power to control human destiny. men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.

What is the literal meaning of alive at the village of round and square houses by ann grifalconi