In each of the following sets, choose the letter of the sentence that expresses the thought most clearly and effectively.
A) Sitting cross-legged under a shady tree, several Aboriginal people greet me as I arrive.
B) Sitting cross-legged under a shady tree, I was greeted by several Aboriginal people as I arrived.
A) Sitting cross-legged under a shady tree, several Aboriginal people greet me as I arrive.
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For each italicized word, circle the letter of the correct definition. Notorious means
a. widely known for being good b. having a bad reputation c. noticeable
Complete the following sentences, using the present indicative or the present subjunctive of the Spanish equivalent of the verbs provided.
No hay nadie que ________________ (come) a la universidad los domingos.
The following sentence contains a series of parallel clauses: After having learned
some valuable lessons from her first marriage, Joanne's new personal ad emphasized she was looking for a man who had completed college, who loved candlelight dinners, and who would never borrow her clothes. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Critical reading involves all of the following except
a. recognizing the author's purpose. b. assessing how well the author achieves his or her purpose. c. evaluating how well the author supports his or her opinion. d. assuming everything that appears in print must be true.