1. I used context clues and connotations to make inferences about the text. Words such as "'energetic," "dare," and "dream," give off positive connotations which help the reader identify the meaning of the passage. This is accomplished by the words that surround the above words in the passage, which allow the reader to guess what the above listed words mean. It is also accomplished by the connotations of the above words, which are positive and hopeful. Therefore, by using the above methods, I used context clues and the connotations of various words to decipher the meaning of the text.
<span>In the choices indicated above, the sentence which contains correct comma usage is this one:
D. Swimming in the cool water, Colton felt extremely relaxed.
This sentence is composed of dependent and independent clauses. Comma is used instead of using conjunctions.</span>
Answer:
Doubt or diffidence
Explanation:
Its the opposite of the word!
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Cushion: Have you ever had a

job?
Chew: I can't

this.
Bushel: Their are dry measures of

.
Bamboo: I have seen a

forest.
Mildew: Are their any signs of

?
Soothe: I have

someone before.
Barefoot: I was running around outside

.
Renewal: Why is their a

in war?