Which sentence correctly uses the following word:
alternative - adj. substitute,
different, other
A. I really need an alternative
environment; this is too toxic for me.
B. You should really reconsider the
alternative; I think you are making a bad
decision.
C. Would you rather have the alternative?

Which statement best explains the motivation for the narrator's mother to introduce her daughter to everyone they meet? from amy tan's "rules of the game."

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics

Aside from his general attitude toward women, what kept cisneros father from appreciating her writing?