Answer:
Tonight is game night; besides, that movie has terrible reviews.
Answer: The sentence that has a misplaced modifier is A. Excited for a bone, Erika told the dog to sit.
Explanation: A misplaced modifier is a modifier that has been incorrectly separated from the word or phrase that it is modifying. In that way, when it is present in a sentence, a misplaced modifier ends up modifying another word or phrase and making the sentence illogical. For instance,<u> in sentence A., "Excited for a bone" is a misplaced modifier since it is incorrectly modifying the noun "Erika"</u>.<u> "Excited for a bone" should actually be modifying the noun phrase "the dog"</u>; otherwise, the sentence does not make sense.
Answer:
1. cult -- a. a religious system regarded as misguided or unorthodox
2. cynicism -- c. a philosophy that doubts the attitude, beliefs, or character of others
3. skepticism -- b. a philosophy that believes true knowledge is not possible
4. syncretism -- f. a philosophy that attempts to combine different systems of beliefs or practices
5. monasticism -- e. a way of life where a person withdraws from society to devote self to prayer and solitude
6. utopia -- d. an ideal or perfect place where everyone lives in harmony
Explanation:
The definitions above are clear and explanatory. Still, let's define the terms with different words to make sure the comprehension is thorough. A <u>cult</u> is used to refer to religions that are practiced by smaller groups and that have unconventional beliefs. <u>Cynicism</u> has its origin in an ancient Greek philosophical school. Nowadays, the word is used to refer to the belief that people are self-interest in their actions. <u>Skepticism</u> as a philosophy is the theory that achieving a certain knowledge is impossible. As for <u>syncretism</u>, it refers to the blending of two or more belief/religious systems or even cultures. <u>Monasticism</u> is also called monkhood and, as the name suggests, it concerns the abandonment of worldly pursuits in favor of spiritual endeavors. Finally, <u>utopia</u> refers to a place or a state in which everything is perfect. It usually refers to a perfect society, in which everyone works for the general good, rulers are not corrupt, and the people is impeccably happy.
