(is / am) running in the woods.
2. we (is / are) jumping on the trampoline.
3. he (was / is) finishing his homework right now.
4. my parents (was / were) traveling in europe last year.
5. have you (be / been) talking with your friends lately?
6. can you (been / be) moving in the right direction?
7. i (can / shall) tell you that you will get into trouble.
8. he (have / has) run in the marathon before.
9. we (do / will ) win the game if we try very hard.
10. we (am / are) driving to the movie theatre tonight.
11. i (am / are) jogging around the track.
12. cherry (does / do) speak with a stranger.
13. we (had / have) saved a lot of money for a vacation this summer.
14. i (will / would) tell him today the secret.
15. we (will / would) throw the football, but it is too cold outside.
16. i (could / can) catch a foul ball at the baseball game.
17. you (shall / should) speak with our teacher if you have a problem.

Choose the letter of the word that most clearly expresses the tone in each passage. if you are unfamiliar with any of the words, look them up before you select the correct answer. we have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. they lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. we bid them a final farewell. question 1 options: forgiving sorrowful angry amused

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.