In the following sentence, identify the word that the adverb is modifying.

the ballerina danced gracefully on the empty stage.
a. ballerina
b. danced
c. empty
d. stage

What does the term fiend not mean as it is used in the passage? a) beast b) brute c) fanatic d) savage

And argument does not always have to be made in words. which of the following best describes the type of argument a piece of music makes

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.