Read the passage from “Mami and Papi.” “Do as I say!” Mami ordered. Still, Papi kept his back to us. I plunked the can full of nails down hard, willing him to hear and tell me to stay, but he didn’t. I dawdled after Mami down the three steps into the yard. Which phrases create a tone of resentment? Select all correct answers. “kept his back to us” “plunked the can full of nail down hard” “hear and tell” “dawdled after Mami”

12 3 4 5 in general, modifiers should be placed close to the words they modify. true false

Which type of context clue does the author use to show the meaning of the word diplomats?

What is the most significant effect of waverly's two names? a. they allow her to be able to tell whether an american or chinese friend is calling her name based on which one she uses. b. they allow her to switch her identities like a double agent when she switches names. c. they distinguish between her two cultures and cause her to feel conflicted at times between her american and chinese selves. d. they distinguish between her family name and her official government papers name.