What two details support the idea that a bird's wing can be used as a defense weapon?

A The bird has a shoulder, elbow and wrist, like us."

B One would not think that the feathers could have so much power; but when the wing is extended, the quills of the feathers are hooked with small hooks ..."

C A large bird can give a severe blow with its wing, and when pigeons fight, they are said to hold one wing to protect themselves while hitting the enemy with the other. "

D Woodcocks whistle with their wings as they fly, and mourning doves whisper softly."

E Ruffed grouse produce a drum roll effect with theirs, and others make theirs sound like castanets."

Answer:

a

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(B) the artificiality of the whole situation

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(E) the lack of movie-star heroics in the scene

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Option 2: Once -- PSSA’s are over -- pay attention now life will be easier for the 8th grade.
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The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Which of the author's claims is supported by evidence in the text?

A. Plant and animal invaders sound like science fiction thrillers.

B. Invasive species can enter the United States intentionally or by accident.

C. Some native species are harmless.

D. Invasive species can cost millions of dollars in repair and management costs.

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Read this characterization of Della from "The Gift of the Magi."

Then she heard his step on the stair away down on the first flight, and she turned white for just a moment.

The phrase "she turned white for just a moment” is mainly used to show that Della

The proper style for an argumentative essay is formal. informal. negative. personal.

In relation to the video “What Most Schools Don’t Teach,” the authors mention Jane Margolis’ “unease” (paragraph 3, sentence 1) primarily to

A set of instruction for mouth to mouth respiration

The writer wants to add a sentence before sentence B to show that the third paragraph is refuting the claim made in the second paragraph. Which sentence best accomplishes the writer's goal?
A Not only do babies' eyes move side to side during REM sleep, but they also move up and down.
However, child psychologist David Foulkes argues that babies use REM sleep for other purposes.
c Contrary to popular belief, REM accounts for only one of the five stages of sleep that all humans, including infants, go through
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When should you decide on your claim or thesis statement during the research process?

A. Before you gather your resources form the internet and the library

B. As soon as you have drafted your research question

C. After you’ve written a strong introduction with an engaging lead

D. As you begin to see an answer to your research quest in the sourced

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From what you know about Capulet, which statement best describes the reason he is so happy in this passage? Tush! I will stir about, And all things shall be well. I warrant thee, wife Go thou to Juliet, help to deck up her, I'll not to bed tonight, let me alone I'll play the housewife for this once. What, h o! They are all forth: well, I will walk myself To County Paris, to prepare him up Against tomorrow. My heart is wondrous light, Since this same wayward girl is so reclaim'd.

A. He is deeply relieved that Juliet is feeling better

B. His conscience is clear now that he has apologized for his mistreatment of Juliet.

C. He is concerned about Juliet's salvation as he considers her disobedience to be a sin

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Read a draft paragraph from an argumentative essay.

Using the bomb saved lives by bringing a quick end to a war that might have gone on for years longer. It is impossible to put a number on how many more deaths the continuing war might have caused, but there are indications. Millions had already died in the Pacific theater. Whenever US troops invaded an island, they knew the fight was to the death. In the battle for Okinawa alone, there had been almost 50,000 US casualties, while Japan had suffered some 90,000 military deaths and at least 100,000 civilian deaths. Of course, radiation continued to cause illness, misery, and death long after the bomb had been dropped.

How should the author revise this paragraph?

a. by using more conversational sentences
b. by placing a topic sentence at the beginning
c. by providing details and statistics as evidence
d. by moving and refuting the counterclaim at the end

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4. A sign of recognition could be...

A. a postcard
B. an award
C. a polygon


5.One way to show consideration is to ...

A. talk about yourself
B. treat someone nicely
C. think of a story


6.Which would be appropriate for camping?

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B. a calorie counter
C. a campaign flier

Read the excerpt from Act II of Julius Caesar.

Brutus: (To himself) It must be by his death. (He thinks how Caesar might act.) He would be crowned. How that might change his nature, there's the question. Crown him; and then I grant we put a sting in him that he may do danger with. (He shakes his head, worried.) And therefore think him as a serpent's egg, which, hatched, would as his kind grow mis­chievous, and kill him in the shell.

What makes this excerpt from Act II of Julius Caesar an example of a monologue?

Brutus is revealing his thoughts to the audience.

Brutus is telling Portia about his fears.

Brutus is warning Caesar about the plot.

Brutus is asking Lucius to help him.

5. How did students’ behavior change over the course of the exercise?

A. “Superior” students stayed the same, while “inferior” students became shyer and less willing to speak in class.

B. “Superior” students became more confident and unfriendly, while “inferior” students became more yielding and distant.

C. All of the students became hostile and unfriendly toward each other, regardless of which group they belonged to.

D. All of the students accepted the exercise at first, but the “inferior” students refused to participate in the exercise on the second day.

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game.

On January 16, 1917, in a clear attempt to convince the Mexican government to help Germany in the war, Arthur Zimmermann, the German foreign secretary, sent a telegram to Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador in Washington. The foreign secretary wanted to be certain that this message reached von Bernstorff, so he made arrangements for it to be carried aboard a U-boat to Sweden and from there to Washington through diplomatic channels.
As luck would have it, the departure of the sub was delayed. Impatient, Zimmermann turned to his second option: sending the message to his ambassador through the U.S. State Department. Although Wilson considered the United States to be neutral, he allowed messages to be sent to von Bernstorff via the State Department as a courtesy. The telegram sent, Zimmermann waited for a reply. What Zimmermann didn't know was that the British were doing a thorough job of intercepting German wireless transmissions.

Why did Zimmermann choose to send the message through the U.S. State Department?

The German U-boat was grounded because it needed repairs.
The Americans planned to enter the war and side with the Germans.
The content of the message was extraordinarily important.
The safest way of transmitting messages was by telegram.

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