Read the sentence.
The sentence is compound because it contains
The team won the majority of the regular season games, so
they were optimistic about a victorious post-season.
one dependent clause.
one independent clause.
two dependent clauses.
two independent clauses.

Why does the author of “about a girl” begin the article with the statement “blessed as i am with an ordinary memory”? a.) she wants to show readers she is an ordinary person to them relate to her writing. b.)she believes readers take their memories for granted and wants them to learn how to appreciate memories instead. c.) she wants readers to be for what they have. d.)she feels that she is able to remember absolutely everything.

The best persuasive essay topics a. are the ones that are popular, that many other people are writing about b. are ones you feel strongly about and that can be backed up by outside sources c. are one you feel strongly about, whether or not there is outside evidence for support

3. of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response.