11.W.3.A. a Read the paragraph The office party was not going well to begin with. All of a sudden I had the misfortune of running into Smith, the accountant
for our division. I always wondered why office parties was a requirement. While he was not a boring conversationalist by any
means, I found his unctuous manner offensive. He was always touching my arm and laughing in that way of his as though we
were the best of friends sharing a private joke,
Which of these sentences could be added to continue the focus of the paragraph?
A)
I am looking forward to attending next year's office party
B)
Conversationalists are not aware of boundaries during talks.
C)Smith decided to leave the party early shortly after dinner was served
D
Having a conversation with Smith was uncomfortable and I considered
expressing this to him

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.