Do you want to go to the ice cream shop?
We can ride our bicycles.
What is your favorite flavor?
My favorite flavor is chocolate.
How many scoops do you want?
The ice cream is very tasty.
Answer:
1. The tone is cautious and foreboding. It warns the reader that soon, something unexpected and bad will happen.
2. Phrases to support this include;
- "If it hasn't happened yet, it will happen soon".
- "If you don't like bugs, watch out."
Explanation:
The writer of the article warns the reader of something that happens after every seventeen years and that is the appearance of the Cicadas. It can be an overwhelming experience when the Cicadas appear from all corners, taking over the environment.
People who do not like bugs might find the emergence of these bugs overwhelming and that is why the writer warns them to watch out for the Cicadas.
Answer:
Well, although the most prevalent example right now is of course the coronavirus pandemic, events like this have happened all throughout history. Think of the Black Death: it swept through Europe, killing tens of thousands and pretty much ending the system of feudalism. Though in modern times these pandemics have less potential to upend systems, they remain game changers. The H1N1 epidemic - the Spanish flu - sent shockwaves throughout the globe because of its scope and lethality.
Explanation: The rule for indefinite article usage is as follows: Use before nouns (or adjectives) that start with a consonant sound. Use before nouns (or adjectives) that start with a vowel sound.
One comic book artist depicts Dracula as old and batlike, while another comic book artist depicts him as young and handsome. -APEX
