the room was silent for a long moment. then, a loud, piercing wail tore at our ears.
if the writer wants to convey a sense of suddenness, what is the best transition word or phrase to use in the blank for this sentence?
a) all at once
b) before long
c) after a pause
d) to our considerable astonishment

Jot down a few notes on how to support your position during a discussion or debate

Jeff does not have to make a share responsibility payment because he was covered by a health insurance plan through his employer for the full tax year.

Arrange the events in ivan ilyich's life, which are described in chapters 1–4 of leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich, in chronological order. ivan ilyich becomes assistant public prosecutor, a position that he serves in for seven years. ivan ilyich meets zachar ivanovich in st. petersburg and receives a guaranteed appointment in the department of justice. ivan ilyich graduates from the school of law and qualifies for the tenth rank of the civil service. ivan ilyich becomes a public prosecutor and is transferred to another province. ivan ilyich is offered the post of examining magistrate in a russian province.