Read the paragraph. Rey seemed kind of down this year about her birthday. It was during our winter break and such a busy time of year that she was concerned it would get lost in the shuffle. After talking to her mom, I was even more excited about giving her a surprise party. With her mom’s help, I was able to contact family and friends I did not know from school. I also invited all our friends from classes and sports. Everyone showed up right on time, ahead of Rey. She looked shocked, but very happy that we had all come to celebrate her birthday!

What is the most accurate way to describe the order in which these events are written?

in structured order
in unstructured order
in nonchronological order
in chronological order

Which of the following words in bold means “to put before something else”? a) the broken device sat unused in a box. b) jose wanted to defermaking a decision about college until the spring. c) ashok’s counsel was to go to the store tomorrow. d) i would prefer to go to a movie this weekend instead of the play.

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

What happens to lovers when there are decreased levels of serotonin in the brain?