Read this passage from The Phantom Tollbooth.

He walked across the room and dusted the car off carefully. Then, taking the map and rule book with him, he hopped in and, for lack of anything better to do, drove slowly up to the tollbooth. As he deposited his coin and rolled past he remarked wistfully, "I do hope this is an interesting game, otherwise the afternoon will be so terribly dull."

Which part of the passage is most realistic?

A Milo drives a car in his room.
B Milo plays a game in his room.
C Milo enters a tollbooth in his room.
D Milo finds a magic package in his room.

Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. which statement best explains why the argument is logical? a.)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence. b.)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal. c.)the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. d.)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. s-subject, do-direct object, pn-predicate noun, op-object of preposition the first thing to consider was how to find a paying job. s op pn do

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