1. which of the following sentences uses parallel structure? (10 points) a) it is important to study, staying on top of your homework, and go to class. b) my three favorite activities are writing, reading, and to go to the library. c) there is nothing we like better than to relax, watching movies, and hanging out. d) when you make friends, you should stay in touch, smile, and be nice. 2. which of the following sentences has an error in parallel structure? (10 points) a) in the mornings, i take a shower, getting dressed, and go to school. b) if you swim, you should work on building speed, breath, and stamina. c) in order to truly learn, a student must listen, question, and practice. d) understanding literature requires patience, creativity, and interest. 3. how should the following sentence end? she was smart, responsible, and (10 points) a) learning french. b) friendly to others. c) studying math. d) hosting the party. 4. which of these endings will not create parallel structure for the following sentence stem? he was sitting, reading, and (10 points) a) planning for dinner. b) considering his options. c) thought about the book. d) eating a sandwich.

Which event occurred in the nearly two-year time span between act 3 and act4 of the tragedy of julius caesar?

In this excerpt from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift, which important issue does the writer deal with using a satirical tone? some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. but i am not in the least pain upon that matter, because it is very well known, that they are every day dying, and rotting, by cold and famine, and filth, and vermin, as fast as can be reasonably expected. and as to the young labourers, they are now in almost as hopeful a condition. they cannot get work, and consequently pine away from want of nourishment, to a degree, that if at any time they are accidentally hired to common labour, they have not strength to perform it, and thus the country and themselves are happily delivered from the evils to come. a. old, sickly people cannot be hired as laborers because they don't have the physical stamina required for the job. b. old, sickly people and young laborers are useless to the nation because they cannot be productive citizens. c. the economy of the nation is burdened by the poor, the old, and the sickly who survive on charity and handouts. d. the living conditions of the poor and their lack of employment opportunities are serious concerns for the nation. reset next

Explain the purpose of eliezer's father's allusion to mrs. schachter.