To determine a theme, the reader should first identify a conflict in the story.
the overall plot of the story.
a main character in the story.
the main elements of the story.

To avoid plagiarizing someone else’s work, you should do all of the following, except: a. carefully note all of your sources b. include your citation of your sources in your speech c. paraphrase the quotation (say it in your own words) without citing the source d. make it clear that the information did not come from your own brain

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.

Your state government is planning to stop the payment of registration fee for senior school certificate.write a letter to the governor giving at least three reasons why the state should continue with the gesture of goodwill