Read the passage. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest poisonous snake in the United States. Eastern diamondbacks grow as long as eight feet, with the average length often being two to six feet. Like many other rattlesnakes, they frequently make a buzzing sound with the rattles on their tails when they feel threatened. They usually live in the southeastern United States and eat rabbits, rodents, and birds.

Which is the underlined adverb modifying?

The underlined adverb is “frequently”

Which word is the comparative form? hyper best less most fruitful

Respect for the environment means a: loving trees and animals b: not drinking out of streams c: making as little impact as possible on wilderness areas d: only using resources that are high in supply

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?