The answer is b. Show that the writer has good command of the English language
Answer:
I think the answer is friends support each other despite their differences because the other answers don't make much sense to me.
<u>Answer:</u>
The lines "State your argument concisely in the thesis statement." and "Connect ideas using transitional words and phrases" are the two instructions that are required to write a strong essay.
<u>Explanation:</u>
As a strong essay must have good, valid, clear and concise arguments to express your view on the topic.
And having a well connected essay with well connected ideas by using transitional words and phrases keeps the interest of the reader alive and doesn't confuse the reader about your purpose and expression on the topic of the essay.
It is far quicker to just remember that 0.25≡1/4
The ≡ means equivalent to
<em><u>Explanation</u></em>:
Multiply by 1 and you do not change the value. However, 1 comes in many forms.
0.25×1 → 0.25×100/100
25/100→
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We know that 25 will divide exactly into 100 so we can and may do this:
(25÷25)/(100÷25)=1/4
<u>Answer</u>:
The effect of Clara's orders to Sylvester and Jack in the excerpt is D: The men are tired of hearing Clara's complaints but remain by the fire to stay warm.
<u>Explanation</u>:
“Gumption” by “Langston Hughes” is a story about Sylvester and Clara who had insecurity and disbelief. “Gumption” means ability to decide what is the best action to be taken in a given situation.
Clara feels that Sylvester should try to follow Oyster and work towards equality. But Sylvester thinks that he couldn’t protest as he was already very poor and would be risking his home in case he protests. According to him Oyster’s actions are excessive. He thinks “one cannot live on gumption” i.e: being full of courage and guts all the time with common sense.
Here, by this excerpt, both are tired after hearing her complaints about their actions which wants them to leave that place. But they couldn't because it was so cold outside and they need to stay warm to survive.
