In the story The Bet, Which statement best expresses a theme in the story? A. Pursing knowledge and bettering yourself in the best way to spend your time.

B. The desire to prove to others that you're right can lead to extreme actions.

C. Greed and impulsive decisions can lead to huge consequences.

D. There is nothing worse than depriving someone of human contact.

Which statement is most accurate regarding the speaking-writing connection? a. written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak. b. to own a word, write it over and over again. c. the words used by writers are not normally used in speaking. d. to own a word, speak it.

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. s-subject, do-direct object, pn-predicate noun, op-object of preposition the first thing to consider was how to find a paying job. s op pn do

Which is an example of finding common ground when addressing a counter argument? a. products with genetically modified organisms (gmos) in them are frankenfoods that are unnatural, dangerous, and foul tasting. b. it’s really not important that some people feel texting while driving isn’t a big deal; it’s a fact that it’s dangerous and should be illegal. c. while both sides agree that processed foods are more convenient, the damage they do to a person’s health should not be ignored. d. testing on animals has produce several lifesaving vaccines and medicines that have saved countless human lives.