It explains that you use context clues in order to find the theme of the story. First, identify the theme of the passage. Then, go back into the story and find words and sentences that helped you discover that theme. Write those words and sentences in the "Clue" boxes. Lastly, write your theme in the long rectangle at the bottom.
Answer:
My skin is sticky and my clothes cling to me. I'm am physically dripping with sweat. I can't wait to get in the store because it will feel better in there than out here. The suns rays beat down on my skin and tell me to go inside so I do.
Explanation:
Bobby is the lowest rated of the 4 options.
Bobby>Alicia>Hector
Bobby>Candace>Hector
Answer:
The best option to modify this sentence is: change then to than.
Explanation:
There is no mistake in the way the sentence is punctuated. Also, "calm" is an adjective referring to lake, so it does not need to be changed. "Calmly" is an adverb, and would be used differently.
However, there is a misspelling in "then". The correct word is "than", which a part of the expression "would rather... than...", which expresses preference. That is the only problem with the sentence. The correct form is:
If I were a duck, I would rather swim in a calm lake than a fast moving stream.
Another example with "would rather... than..." would be:
She said she would much rather not buy it at all than borrow the money to do it.
It takes a lot of hard work to stay in shape, which is why it’s important to exercise on a regular basis. But it’s not always possible to remain active, and sometimes a few days off can turn into a more... extended hiatus. Here’s what happens to your body when you suddenly stop exercising
