9/9: Rewrite the following quote in your own words, or explain what it means to you: "The lure of the distant and difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are."
--John Burroughs
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English 4

Proofread the passage and identify the spelling and punctuation errors. no one knows the exect cause of diabetes. most people who get type 2 diabetes are older, but now younger people are being diagnosed with it. like many young people, you are probably thinking, "why should i be concerned about diabetes? " the truth is that both the center for disease control and the american diabetes association are quite alarmed about the increase in type 2 diabetes among young people. information gathered in the 1990s showed a rapid increase in type 2 diabetes in children. during the 2000s, this trend is continue. scientists who study diabetes are finding that 85 percent of the children who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight. but that is just one reason for the increase. children are at risk for type 2 diabetes if they are inactive, have a family history of diabetes, or are from african american, american indian, or asian american families.

1. while some people only consider the cute little bundle of fur, there are many daily rituals of pet ownership. 2. one of the biggest surprises of adopting a puppy is how much exercise it needs on a daily basis. 3. the cost of food, the veterinarian and general supplies is another surprise to many new dog owners. 4. adopting a puppy is a hefty responsibility. read the four sentences and determine which answer shows the most logical order. a) 1, 4, 3, 2 b) 2, 3, 1, 4 c) 3, 2, 4, 1 d) 4, 1, 2, 3

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.