4. Choose the revision that corrects the run-on in the following sentence: People are living longer, the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.

A. People are living longer the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased. B. People are living longer, the minimum age for Social Security, benefits should be increased.
C. People are living longer, so the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.
D. People are living longer so the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased

Final answer:

The correct revision for the run-on sentence provided is Option C, which uses the conjunction 'so' to connect the two independent clauses into a single coherent sentence.

Explanation:

To correct the run-on sentence, 'People are living longer, the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased,' an appropriate conjunction or punctuation is needed to join the two independent clauses. The revision that corrects the run-on sentence while maintaining proper sentence structure is:

C. People are living longer, so the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.

Option C introduces the conjunction 'so,' which effectively joins the two related ideas into a single, coherent sentence. Options A and D are still run-on sentences because they lack appropriate punctuation or a coordinating conjunction. Option B introduces commas that create a non-standard and confusing sentence structure.

I wouldn't say he's the nicest guy around, but I've seen him behave not unkindly before.

these is the senyence

Someone says, “there is a strong positive correlation between the number of firefighters at a fire and the amount of damage the fire does. so sending lots of firefighters just causes more damage.” explain why this reasoning is wrong.

The act of slowly investigating a passage of literature to understand its imagery and meaning is called _____.

Though earth may not have willed catastrophe
The latest of new creatures was the serpent.

The word catastrophe includes a Greek root strophe that means _____.

self or same
twisting or turning
distant
measure

What is an authority?

8. Choose the correct form of the verbs to be and to have in the following sentence:
Hassan ____ most productive when he _____ several hours at a time to focus on his work.

A.is … have
B.are … has
C.is … has
D.are … have

Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary, and yet somehow lovable. At friendly meetings, and when the wine was to his taste, something eminently human beaconed from his eye; something indeed which never found its way into his talk, but which spoke not only in these silent symbols of the after-dinner face, but more often and loudly in the acts of his life. He was austere with himself; drank gin when he was alone, to mortify a taste for vintages; and though he enjoyed the theatre, had not crossed the doors of one for twenty years. But he had an approved tolerance for others; sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their misdeeds; and in any extremity inclined to help rather than to reprove.
"I incline to, Cain's heresy*," he used to say. "I let my brother go to the devil in his quaintly 'own way.'" In this character, it was frequently his fortune to be the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of down-going men. And to such as these, so long as they came about his chambers, he never marked a shade of change in his demeanour.
No doubt the feat was easy to Mr. Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best, and even his friendship seemed to be founded in a similar catholicity of good-nature. It is the mark of a modest man to accept his friendly circle ready-made from the hands of opportunity; and that was the lawyer's way. His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest; his affections, like ivy, were the growth of time, they implied no aptness in the object. Hence, no doubt, the bond that united him to Mr. Richard Enfield, his distant kinsman, the well-known man about town. It was a nut to crack for many, what these two could see in each other, or what subject they could find in common. It was reported by those who encountered them in their Sunday walks, that they said nothing, looked singularly dull, and would hail with obvious relief the appearance of a friend. For all that, the two men put the greatest store by these excursions, counted them the chief jewel of each week, and not only set aside occasions of pleasure, but even resisted the calls of business, that they might enjoy them uninterrupted.
*The biblical story of Cain and Abel is a story about two brothers who gave offerings to God. Abel’s offering was accepted by God, but Cain’s was not. Jealous, Cain killed his brother. When God asked Cain where Abel was, Cain said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” By saying this, Cain implied that what his brother did was his own business. (Genesis 4:1-16)

1. Question: Which line from the text suggests that Mr. Utterson placed greatest trust in the people he had known for many years?
A. "No doubt the feat was easy to Mr. Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best,"

B. "For all that, the two men put the greatest store by these excursions, counted them the chief jewel of each week,"

C. "His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest;"

D. "And to such as these, so long as they came about his chambers, he never marked a shade of change in his demeanour."

Janice is preparing a presentation for her co-workers about writing effective business documents. So far, she has a list of four characteristics.

Which of the following characteristics should not be on Janice’s list describing effective workplace writing?


Workplace writing is neatly formatted.


Workplace writing avoids addressing important points and facts directly.


Workplace writing is primarily informative or persuasive.


Workplace writing anticipates and answers readers’ questions.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

I left the house in bad humor and walked slowly to school. (“Araby” from Dubliners, p. 3)

From this sentence, both the reader and the boy know that _____.

a. he is filled with turmoil and is confused
b. he is dreading an examination
c. he is angry with Mangan’s sister
d. he is annoyed with his uncle

Which statement expresses a similarity between Mathilde and Della?

Neither of them are rich.

Both of them are divorced.

They both love to play piano.

Both of them are housekeepers.

Which best analyzes the purpose of headings and subheadings in an informational text

Fred’s idea of healthy eating is to have a double cheeseburger without putting any salt on it. The primary purpose of this sentence is to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain.

What is one reason subplots are used in novels?

A) to distract the reader from the main plot

B) to develop the novel’s theme in more depth

C)to add irony

D) to show that the writer can create a complex story

Best answer will get brainliest:)

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the theme of a story?
A.) It is the subject of a story.
B.) It is usually found early in a story.
C.) It must be the only theme in a story.
D.) It can teach a lesson.

Read the excerpt from "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death."

I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
Those that I fight I do not hate
Those that I guard I do not love;


What grammatical structure is repeated in this excerpt? Check all that apply.


the use of "somewhere," followed by an adverb


the use of an adverb to begin the lines


the use of "Those that I," followed by a verb


the use of a pronoun to end the lines


the use of "I do not," followed by a verb

Dunstan was sure Silas was dead and would have no need of the gold. True False

In a well developed paragraph of 5 – 7 sentences, describe the situational irony in “The Gift of the Magi”. How is this irony critical to the story’s theme?

Which is a compound-complex sentence?
While they were walking on campus, Dwayne admired the buildings, and Michelle imagined attending classes in this beautiful place.
Daily exercise is beneficial to your health, therefore you must take several precautions to avoid injuries.
Our experienced tour guide, who grew up in the area, directed us toward some amazing local scenes.
The electronic merchandise was defective, as it had been severely damaged during shipment.

What are atrocities

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what I can do in my time capsule

I was in the National Forest with my camera. The day was crisp, and the leaves were turning gold and red. When I spotted the white-tailed buck, I froze. He wasn't more than 15 yards from where I was standing. The wind must have been right, because he kept on browsing the mossy ground. I lifted my camera very slowly. Carefully, holding my breath, I lifted the camera to my eye. Turning the focus ring, I framed the deer's head. Just as I was ready to press the shutter release, the buck raised his head. He was looking my way with wide eyes. Click. I took the picture. An instant later, the deer bounded away into the forest. He took off, but I had the shot. Today, the framed photo of that buck hangs above our fireplace. What season of the year is implied by the words you read in the passage? A. Fall B. Spring C. Winter D. Summer

In three to five sentences, explain the connection between sentences fluency and proper use of conventions.

Which excerpt is the best example of Frankenstein's Gothic nature?A. My cheek had grown pale with study, and my person had become emaciated with confinement.B. I will endeavor to resign myself cheerfully to death, and will indulge a hope of meeting you in another world.C. I knew well, therefore, what would be my father's feelings; but I could not tear my thoughts from my employment.D. I threw myself into the chaise that was to convey me away, and indulged in the most melancholy reflections.

What form does the poet of sailing to Byzantium take in the last stanza?

A work in which a satirist creates new, humorous lyrics for a well-known song would be an example of
reduction ad absurdum
caricature
sarcasm
parody

Match the characteristics of nature as expressed by William Wordsworth to the lines quoted from his poems.

"A motion and a spirit, that impels / All thinking things, all
objects of all thought,"
"My heart leaps up when I behold / A rainbow in the sky:"
"Nature never did betray / The heart that loved her; 'tis her
privilege,"


Nature is a source of joy.
Nature is a source of comfort in hard times.
Nature possesses the attributes of a deity.

In Ernest Hemingway’s “In Another Country,” what is the primary reason the narrator received his medal
a-He rescued civilians
b-He saved the major.
c-He is an American.
d-He showed great bravery

Why do writers often strive to write using more active-voice verbs and fewer passive-voice verbs? A. The passive voice is usually more emphatic. B. The active voice is more emphatic and usually makes it easier for readers to understand who is performing the action of a sentence. C. The active voice often puts the actor in a phrase after the verb. D. The active voice emphasizes the receiver of the action.

Ashley bought an expensive pair of jeans. Her friend got the same pair of jeans for almost $20 less. What tip could have helped Ashley? Use credit cards infrequently. Buy high-quality products. Think about what is most important. Look for bargains.