(1) jack had been without a car since monday. (2) the car needed a new battery and jack was broke. (3) although he was embarrassed jack called his mother. (4) he felt he had no choice. (5) fortunately his mom was happy to out. (6) she said she had the money and could lend jack $65.00 until jacks next payday.
in sentence 1 the word since is a? an
a. adverb that modifies monday.
b. preposition that shows a time relationship
c. adverb that modifies had been
d. preposition that shows a space relationship

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?