Answer:
1) are sitting ; having ; watching
2) is reading ; is washing ; is watching ; am doing
3) are swimming ; is reading ; is drinking
4) is driving ; is talking
5) are sleeping ; am watching
6) are going
7) is helping ; are preparing
8) is wearing
9) am trying
10) is brushing
11) is planting
12) are climbing ; are having
13) am doing 
Explanation:
singular ( 1 ) - is
plural ( > 1 ) - are
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: D. What strategies can I use to help me better understand this section
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
A. using good judgment
C. being cautious
E. ensuring appropriateness
Explanation:
Select three options. 
A. using good judgment 
B. speaking clearly 
C. being cautious 
D. making eye contact 
E. ensuring appropriateness
Prudent as used in the passage could mean using good judgement, being cautious and ensuring appropriateness.
Being prudent as James used it in the passage means that it is important and a good decision not to share inappropriate stories with children
Prudent is an adjective. It means making rational, wise or reasonable decision about something.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
2). The churn top
Explanation:
Symbols are demonstrated as the commonly employed literary devices in which the author employs an object, idea, action, person, place, etc. as symbols that convey a deeper meaning. It allows the author to add depth and emotion in the work by attaching additional and implicit meaning to these symbols. 
In the text 'Everyday Use', the 'butter churn top' is crucial to its theme as it reminds the narrator(Mama Johnson) of her family tradition of making butter by hand and having its top. <u>This sense of belonging attached to the churn top helps in developing the theme of heritage and tradition in the text which is the most significant aspect that is being highlighted</u>. Thus, <u>option 2</u> is the correct answer.