Read the first paragraph from a letter arguing for pothole repairs
What should be added to this paragraph to make the
writer's argument more effective?
O a formal tone
It's that time of year again, known locally as pothole
season." Each winter, harsh weather, snow plows, and
salt on the roads work together to create potholes. Now
that the snow is melting, this year's potholes are being
revealed. So far, the large pothole on Main Street has
caused two flat tires and a big traffic snarl. And that's
just one pothole among the many that riddle the
downtown area.
O a main problem
O the author's viewpoint
the effects of the problem

Which revision, if any, best fixes the bolded (capitalized in this case) part of the sentence? female cardinals, a somewhat drab bird compared to the males, blend in well with their environment. no change somewhat drab birds a somewhat drab's bird somewhat drab bird's

How does dr. king defend the claim he makes in paragraph 9

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.