Consider the connotation, or shades of meaning, of the word furiously in paragraph 3. Which of the following statements best explains what that word connotes that a similar word, such as enthusiastically, would not? a.
Furiously suggests that the lieutenant is shocked by the aide’s arrival.
b.
Furiously suggests that the aide is intense and almost out of control.
c.
Furiously suggests that the general is upset to see the aide’s arrival.
d.
Furiously suggests that the aide is very worried about his horse.

Read the paragraph. theodore roosevelt was the greatest president because as a leader of the progressive party, he brought about much-needed social, political, and economic reform. one of his economic reforms was to break up many large business trusts. by doing so, he took economic power out of the hands of the wealthy and powerful corporations and placed it in the hands of the ordinary people. theodore roosevelt’s reform policies, known as the square deal, to give the average citizen an equal share of opportunities. which sentence is the thesis of this paragraph? theodore roosevelt was the greatest president because as a leader of the progressive party, he brought about much-needed social, political, and economic reforms. one of his economic reforms was to break up many large business trusts. by doing so, he took economic power out of the hands of the people and placed it in the hands of the ordinary people. theodore roosevelt’s reform policies, known as the square deal, to give the average citizen an equal share of opportunities.

Which is the best statement of what the speaker wants? a) to become a political leader b) to no longer have to plant crops c) to be treated fairly and equally d) to move to a country that respects women

“generally, however, the term robot refers to any machine that is able to perform a complex task on its own, but whose actions or tasks are controlled by human programming.”