<span>Based on the descriptions given, the inference that can be made is that although East Egg is the more fashionable place of the two, the way it appears on the surface is different compared to what it really is. Even though its glitzy with the white palaces that glitter along the water across the courtesy bay, it somewhat gives you a sense of foreboding that there’s more to it once you get past the doors of those palaces.</span>
Answer:
1: c) The student is qualifying the author's claim.
2: b) The student is challenging the author's claim.
Explanation:
Qualifying a Claim
It means, making a claim factually more correct, and persuading those to agree who earlier had disagreed with the claim.
The phrases<em> "Americans seem to be equally attracted" </em>and <em>"thus only partially fulfilling"</em> clearly show that the student is not challenging the author's claims nor is he defending it. But he is trying to make the claim factually correct and acceptable to those who disagreed with author's claims. Student's perspective is very clear. He has clearly conveyed his point of view.
Challenging a Claim:
As the term shows, it means to make the entire claim doubtful or clearly challenging its validity.
The phrases "just because numerous news outlets are available does not mean that Americans are interested" and "It is more likely that they are tuned into sitcoms, cartoons, and reality shows." indicate that the student is making the author's claims doubtful. He has raised a question over its validity.
The student is very clear in pointing out the flaw in author's claim.
<span>Neither Christopher nor Tom completed _____ history report. Which personal pronoun agrees with the underlined compound antecedent?
c. thier</span>
1. The Traditional Way: Wrap up the subject of your essay with a single sentence, concluding strongly will help gain marks.
2. If you used repetition in your essay, maybe repeat the line once more at the end.
3. Summing up strongly with a good heavy statement makes the nice impression that you were paying attention and worked hard.
4. Use the sentence you used to begin with, depending on what it is, it may make a nice finish.
