The answer to the following questions that you have give are the following and please don't post to many question in just one posting
#1 b.chugging up a mountain.
#2 d.seriousness.
#3 <span>a. a solid background in reading and writing</span>
#4 c.reputation.
#5 b.boredom
#6 <span>b.disrespectful to God.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more </span>
Answer for question 1 is a burglar breaks in
Answer for question 2 is b. :)
Answer: A road may be used to symbolize the following items:
A fresh start: By describing taking a new road, a writer may be using a road to symbolize a fresh start in life.
A journey: By describing a long and windy road, a writer may be using a road to discuss a long and difficult journey.
An exploration: By describing an opportunity to travel on an unknown road, a writer may be using a road to symbolize a great exploration.
Progress: By describing a road traveled in the past, a writer may be using a road to symbolize what has been accomplished or progress that has been made.
Explanation:
Edmentum answer.
C. the word Have shows you it is past tense but it does not end in ed so it is no a past participle.