Which of the following is an example of an author making an explicit statement of purpose for writing? a. “investments in renewable energy will create jobs, wean us from our dependence on oil, and make important steps toward saving our planet.” b. “i will show you that wind and solar power investments are succeeding both as profitable ventures and, more importantly, as sources of power for cities.” c. “using the power of natural forces, such as the sun and the wind, will give us an opportunity to create clean energy for the future.” d. “therefore, i hope you will use what you learned to take this to the next step by investing your dollars, your time, and most of all, your will power in the energy of the future.”

The following sentence contains what type of conjunction? he is not only a great player but also an exceptional coach

Read the sentence. the judge stated that “the court cannot superimpose its opinion over the opinion of the jury.” what does superimpose mean? a) to take away b) to ignore c) to place over d) to combine

Read the excerpt from part 3 of the call of the wild. but it was in giving the law and making his mates live up to it, that buck excelled. dave and sol-leks did not mind the change in leadership. it was none of their business. their business was to toil, and toil mightily, in the traces. so long as that were not interfered with, they did not care what happened. billee, the good-natured, could lead for all they cared, so long as he kept order. the rest of the team, however, had grown unruly during the last days of spitz, and their surprise was great now that buck proceeded to lick them into shape. what theme is most supported by the ideas in this excerpt? good leaders are strong and intelligent. loyalty can be a very powerful force. only the strong survive in the wilderness. we are all ruled by our natural instincts.