Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A.
The main way that (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) SARS seems to spread is by coughs and sneezes.
B.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, (SARS), was first reported in Asia in February 2003.
C.
8,098 people worldwide became sick with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) during the 2003 outbreak.
D.
In the United States, only eight people contracted (SARS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.

How did rick respond to this conflict