It has been years since we redecorated the office
We........ for years

Answer:

It has been years since we redecorated the office

We. didn't upgrade for years

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"smart as a whip" is an example of what type of figurative language?​

the family member you like most

Which details directly characterize Dr. Lanyon? Check all that apply. “The solemn butler knew and welcomed him . . .” “. . . he was subjected to no stage of delay, but ushered direct from the door to the dining-room . . .” “This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman . . .” “. . . he sprang up from his chair and welcomed him with both hands.” “The geniality, as was the way of the man, was somewhat theatrical to the eye . . .”

[tex]\sf[/tex]x + a = 10 . Find the vale of x if a = 10.​

Which of these topics is appropriate for a compare and contrast essay?


hiking and canoeing


a documentary film and a coffee shop


fast food and television


a work of art and a garbage dump

write a paragraph about a place that you would like to visit

Which of the following is an advantage of investing in a mutual fund?
Question 5 options:

A)

Guaranteed profit

B)

No risk

C)

Professional management

D)

Investments are made in only one company

Which industrialist had declared himself as the 'Chief Environmental Officer' of his company to show his concern for the environment. *
1 point
James Speth
Mr. Edgar S. Woolard
Dr. Meyers
Mr. L.K. Jha
Q24)The author refers to Copernicus in his article:- *
1 point
To show that the movement originated in Polland.
To say that the Green Movement revolutionized human outlook as much as the theory of Copernicus
To show that Copernicus was a revolutionary
To say that Copernicus initiated the Green Movement
Q25) List the steps taken by the captain to protect the ship on January 2. A)Hoisted the storm jib. B)Double lashed everything. C)Decided to heave to. D)Hoist the sail. E) Lashed a heavy mooring rope in a loop across the stern. *
1 point
A and E
A, B and E
C and D
B and E
Q26)Identify the words of Margaret Thatcher that shows her interest in the protection of environment. *
1 point
" No generation has a freehold on this earth. All we have is a life tenancy- with a full repairing lease"
" No generation has a freehand on this earth. All we have is a life tenancy - with a full repairing lease"
" We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed if from our children"
" We have not inherited this earth from our children; we have borrowed it from our forefathers"
Q27)Who said that tropical forests are "the power house of evolution"? *
1 point
James Speth
Edgar S. Woolard
Dr. Myers
L.K. Jha
Q28)Why did the grandmother carry stale chapattis when she accompanied her grandson to school? *
1 point
none of the above
to feed her grandson
to feed the sparrows
to feed the dogs
Q29) Which part of the boat was smashed down to the keel? *
1 point
Deck
Port hull
Stern
Starboard side
Q30) Which thought was almost revolting to the narrator? *
1 point
his grandfather loved him very much
Grandmother being young and pretty
his grandfather was a freedom fighter
none of the above

Complete the sentence with a present perfect verb. He _______________ for the Yang family many times before. A. will babysit B. is babysitter C. was babysitting D. has babysat

Description of a market scene.

He has always _________ to help other people with the large amount of money he makes.
The policy of the government is to _________ higher education for all young people.
After being unfairly dismissed, the man was _________ to the position of supervisor.
News of their affair has _________ a political scandal.
The police had to the traffic to _________ deal with the accident.
The number of students applying for this college has _________ since the new university opened nearby.
You must _________ your application by the end of the week.
Slavery was finally _________ after hundreds of years of racial and ethnic abuse.

Read the excerpt from "Mother Tongue."

I am a writer. And by that definition, I am someone who has always loved language. I am fascinated by language in daily life. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.

How does Tan build a central idea of her story in the excerpt?
Tan references her writing career to build the idea that writing is the most satisfying career choice for Asian Americans.
Tan references her work with language to build the idea that all forms of English are purposeful and meaningful.
Tan references her fascination with language to build the idea that daily life is the best language source for writers.
Tan references her thoughts about language to build the idea that more people should think about their language usage.

In the first quatrain the speaker is comparing

Put the verbs in brackets: present perfect or present perfect continuous or past perfect.
1. It is already 9:30 pm and I ( wait ) __ here for over an hour. If John does not get here in the next five minutes, I am going to leave.
2. Did you hear that Ben was fired last month? He ( work ) __ for that import company for more than ten years and he ( work ) __ in almost every department.
3. I ( see ) __ many pictures of the pyramids efore I went to Egypt last summer. Pictures of the monuments are very misleading. The pyramids are actually quite smaill.
4. Sarah ( climb) __ Mount Everest, ( sail) __ around the world, and ( go) __ on safari in Kenya. She is such an adbentureous person.

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The movement of the progress bor may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (including zero, depending on your answer
Read the following paragraph, which is missing a topic sentence:
According to the "rare Earth hypothesis," the conditions that support life on Earth are unique, and the odds of similar
conditions being found on another planet are close to zero. In contrast, the "mediocrity principle” holds that our planet, solar
system, and galaxy are utterly ordinary, making it likely that life is common elsewhere.
Which is the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph?
Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered if anyone was out there looking back?
Science fiction assumes that the universe bursts with life, but scientists aren't so sure.
Despite many decades of searching with telescopes, space probes, and planetary rovers, we have found no evidence of
extraterrestrial life.
There are two opposing viewpoints on the possibility of life existing on other planets.

On Tuesday at noon there were 4 inches of snow on
the ground. Then it snowed at a rate of i Inches per
hour for 7 hours. By Tuesday at 7:00pm there were
25 inches of snow on the ground. Which equation
represents the situation?

Question 27 (1 point)
In lines 12 to 13, "that 'citadel / of learning' "refers to an environment that is
- political
- religious
- academic
- military

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Please help me find the nouns and adjectives for this passage

Match the following vocabulary words

Proofread this extract and correct the four errors involving inverted commas.

Remember to only use "double" inverted commas when adding them.

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Tim:"Now,we’reassumingthedamagetothetyrehasbeencausedbyathornorsmallnail,somethinglikethat."

Kim:"Yes,that’sright–somethingsmallwhichdoesn’trequireyoutofitawholenewtyre.

Tim:"OK.So,thefirstthingyouneedistogetyourtoolsready.""You’llneedanewinnertubeofcourse,plusapump,asetofspanners,apairoftyreleversorstrongspoons,andacoupleofdifferentsizedflatheadscrewdrivers."

"Doensurebeforeyoustartthatthenewtubeisthesamesizeastheoldone,orallmannerofproblemsmayarise!"

As you read the paragraph below, think about how you would describe the main character's reaction to the event.

Paula had not seen her grandfather for over a year. He had been too sick to travel from his home in New York to see Paula's family in California, though her mother had been to New York a few times. Now Paula just wanted to give her grandfather a huge hug and not let go. And finally he was here, walking up her driveway.

Which next sentence provides the most precise description of Paula's reaction?
A Paula was pleased to see her grandfather again.
B Paula was excited to see her grandfather again.
C Paula was content to see her grandfather again.
D Paula was thrilled to see her grandfather again.

Acute is to chronic as temporary is to(persistent,sick,pretty,or narrow)

help please , why does this paragraph lack sentence variety

what is adjective . the ugly duck is not in the pool.​

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Owen made a passionate speech supporting a candidate for office. "This candidate is a wonderful mother and
a caring friend," he said. "And because of that, she will do a wonderful job representing our town in state
government." Why might a listener question Owen's argument?

A) The candidate lives in a bad neighborhood and is poor.

B) Owen has never held public office or made a speech before.

C) The candidate's credentials don't match her stated goals.

D)Owen is a poor public
speaker and looks nervous.

The synonym of the word 'drag' is ​

Which evidence from the passage supports the author's bias that going paperless is better than using the USPS?

Select one:
O a. ... more financial statements, bills, and the checks that follow them have become digital every year.
O b. Most Americans pay at least one bill each month online.
Ос. the paper bill paper check, and paper bank statement are becoming fossils of a bygone age.
Od Interestingly, the volume of mail that is considered advertising has held steady.

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