Read the paragraph.

my friend mario seems to fall in love at the drop of a hat. if a girl smiles at him, talks to him, or even glances his way, he takes it as a sign that they are meant to be together!

what are the meanings of the highlighted idiom at the drop of a hat as it is used in the paragraph?

(select all that apply.)

in an instant
without explanation
with tremendous effort
for the worse

Read this sentence. the table was given to lexi by her grandmother. which of the following revises this sentence to include another prepositional phrase? the table in the kitchen was given to lexi by her grandmother. the table was given to lexi by her beloved grandmother. the table was given to lexi by her grandmother ruth. the wooden table was given to lexi by her grandmother. submit skip save and close

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.

How do the authors develop their claim about the effectiveness of restorative justice through examples involving apartheid and the rwandan genocide? cite evidence from the text in your response.