Which word describes the tone in this excerpt best? optimistic
nostalgic
ironic
romantic

What is the main source of conflict in this passage? lee grew up near the old-growth forest. she loved wandering the trails and looking at the natural beauty around her. but the city council recently approved plans to cut down the forest in order to build a shopping center and apartment buildings. the council believed the development would create new jobs and provide more affordable housing. lee was upset when she heard about the plans to destroy her beloved forest, and she vowed to do something to save it.

Number the events to show the order in which they occur. use 1 for the first event. luma offers to meet jeremiah’s mom and drive jeremiah to and from practice. jeremiah tries out for the soccer team. jeremiah is not allowed to play soccer because his mother does not want him around strangers. jeremiah makes the team. jeremiah’s mother agrees to the plan.

Which sentence has a pronoun in the nominative case? a) we aren't sure if the group is going white-water rafting or not. b) dad refused to give the keys to her because of her disrespectful attitude. c) the radar could not see it because the plane had been covered with radar-resistant paint. d) diana wanted to go out with them, but her mother was resistant because of their reputation.