Answer:
I didn't realize that the new standard for passing a high school credit is 50.
Explanation:
I think it makes sense that they raised it because otherwise you could fail the class and still get a credit. But on the other hand, I think it's important that you have enough credits.
Not eating for a certain period of time for something
Yes you should (I'm pretty sure)
"Connotation of words implies a happy time". "And people were anxious to get the lottery started."
This describes that people were anxious about the lottery and met in the square at 10 o'clock. it also describes the weather conditions of the day but does give us a context of it.
