Which sentence uses an absolute phrase to add variety and interest to its meaning?
a) arms folded across his chest, dr. ley lectured the class sternly about the evils of plagiarism.
b) dr. ley, with his arms folded across his chest, sternly lectured the class about the evils of plagiarism.
c) with his arms folded across his chest, dr. ley lectured the class sternly about the evils of plagiarism.
d) dr. ley lectured the class sternly about the evils of plagiarism with his arms folded across his chest.

Need ! of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response. the characters are from "shooting an elephant", " witchcraft for sale" and marriage is a private affair.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Leslie would probably have come with us if she didn’t work all summer. which is the verb phrase?