Read this excerpt from the article “5 held in a plot to bug democrats’ office here” by alfred e. lewis.

silbert called the men professionals with a “clandestine” purpose.
rafferty said the five men didn’t have firearms and didn’t harm anyone, and should be released on bond.
in setting the bond at $50,000 for the miami men and $30,000 for martin, judge belson also placed restrictions on their movements.

which statement best explains how the details in this excerpt contribute to the central idea?

a. the details illustrate that the men were novices who were first-time offenders. b. the details present the reasons that the men were denied bail.
c. the details provide background information on the criminals to explain their crime.
d. the details show that, despite their illicit intentions, the men did not plan to hurt anyone.

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In virginia woolf's essay "a room of one's own," she creates a fictional sister of william shakespeare, whom she names "judith." what challenges does woolf claim this character would have experienced in her lifetime? why does woolf believe that elizabethan women did not write?

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.

Which statement is correct about the civil rights act of 1964?