EXERCISE 1 Identify the infinitive phrase used as an adverb in each sentence. The word it describes is italicized. Give its part of speech: adjective, adverb, or verb. 1. Susan traveled to the West last summer to participate in a historic adventure tour. 2. She went to take a trip in a covered wagon. 3. Susan was eager to try the pioneer experience. 4. She was happy, however, to learn about the wagons. 5. Rubber wheels were used to make the ride less bumpy.

If this article appeared on a news site, to evaluate its objectivity, a reader should analyze - (A) the copyrights of the research cited (B) how the author chose the topic (C) any bias or hidden agendas (D) primary versus secondary sources cited

Which of the following is an implied assumption used by the author of this passage? (A) Family members are more likely than others to compromise your internet security. (B) Internet hackers will "steal" your identity from social networks, like Facebook, if you use a simple password. (C) Internet users will not take the time to choose secure passwords. (D) All Internet users want their personal information and passwords to be secure.

When researching material for this paper on internet security, what is one way the author could ensure the reliability of information? (A) avoid over-reliance on any one source (B) only use .org online sources (C) only use .edu online sources (D) refrain from using any online sources

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Look at the underlined details in paragraphs 12 and 13 . [12] I must have been in a deep sleep for a long time, but all of a sudden I was awakened with a start by the fall of a heavy body tumbling right on top of my own, and, at th same time, I received on my face, on my neck and on my chest a burning liquid which made me utter a howl of pain. And a dreadful noise as if a sideboard laden with plates and dishes had fallen down almost deatened me. [13] I was smothering beneath the weight that was crushing me and preventing me from moving. I stretched out my hand to find out what was the nature of this object. I felt a face, a nose, and whiskers. Then, with all my strength, I launched out a blow at this face. But I immediately received a hail of cuffings which made me jump straight out of the soaked sheets, and rush in my nightshirt into the corridor, the door of which I found open. How do the underined details create tension in the story? These details create tension by

"Noah and the Flood," "Deucalion," "Tata and Nena" and "Waynaboozhoo and the Great Flood" are all flood stories. In a detailed paragraph, identify a theme common to all.four stories. Then, for each story, explain how the theme is developed through specific characters and events. Be sure to provide a clear thesis/claim at the opening of your paragraph. MLA Format