common lit GROWING UP: KEY MOMENTS by Jessie McBirney 1. What is the central idea of the text? A Unlike our childhood experiences, becoming an adult is difficult and becomes more intense as we get older. B Growing up doesn’t happen overnight; instead, we grow up gradually and experience significant moments in our lives. C Making the wrong choices and decisions during important growing-up moments can have a negative impact on our adult lives. D In order to learn from our growing-up moments, we need to recognize them as they are happening rather than after the fact.

Which excerpt from the awakening best highlights the elation edna feels when she thinks of robert? the morning was full of sunlight and hope. edna could see before her no denial—only the promise of excessive joy. she lay in bed awake, with bright eyes full of speculation. “he loves you, poor fool.” he would come to her in the afternoon or evening, sit and roll his cigarette, talk a little, and go away as he had done the night before. but how delicious it would be to have him there with her! robert did not come that day. she was keenly disappointed. he did not come the following day, nor the next. each morning she awoke with hope, and each night she was a prey to despondency. his horses were full of mettle, and even a little unmanageable. she liked the rapid gait at which they spun along, and the quick, sharp sound of the horses' hoofs on the hard road.

What does the word subordinate mean in this sentence? the office manager spoke to her subordinate in a cordial tone.

Write 3 sentences about an animal of your choice