Answer:
Explanation:
We are to match each phrase to the correct section , either as a noun phrase or a verb phrase.
Let's first have an understanding of what a noun phrase and a verb phrase is all about ; To start with, A noun phrase is a word or a group of word performing the role of a noun(i.e a grammatical function) either as a subject, object or complement of the sentence.
A verb phrase comprise of a verb in a group of words which can be a subject, predicate or modifiers. A verb phrase must consist of at least a verb in the sentence and its dependents.
So, let's have a table for that ;
Noun Phrase Verb Phrase
i had been watching it going dancing tonight
the little blue bird
will go shopping
a sweet, sad smile
Answer:
The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
Explanation:
The lights in the sky are the souls of all the animals and humans that have passed away. They are dancing in the moonlight. It's there to remind you that they are in a better place.
What is the central idea of Paragraph 5 in this passage?
The executive function in the brain determines what must get done and the time it will take.
Music and the Brain
Music activates the right and left sides of the brain simultaneously.
Playing an instrument while a child is still young is essential.
Students who study music have better-developed language skills and executive function.
Answer:
Explanation:
Answer:
The Old Socialist was getting a bit nosy
He was a mature man, very social and begifted with a natural curiosity for everything alive.
Explanation:
A connotation is a commonly understood word that in addition to the its literal meaning, carries an underlying emotional or cultural association. If we take for example the words <em>old </em>and<em> mature </em>we associate the latter in a positive way, because we imagine someone experienced in life instead of just being old. <em>Social </em>has a positive connotation too, but <em>socialist </em>doesn´t; the former is more human and the latter is political. Another example is <em>nosy </em>and <em>curious: </em>The latter can mean eager to know and learn; the former is somebody who is too curious - specially concerning personal details.
