This question has 2 parts. Be sure to complete all parts. A Based on the passage, what conclusion can the reader draw about the stonecutter? A. The stonecutter is merciful and wants to do good in the world. B. The stonecutter is devoted and wants to please the fairy. C. The stonecutter is selfish and wants wealth. D. The stonecutter is greedy and wants power. B Select ALL the correct answers. Which of the sentences from the passage best support the answer in Part A? Choose two answers. "He lived out his life content as a stonecutter, realizing the true value of just being himself." "Not too far from him lived a certain fairy who heard his request and-being a cunning sort-allowed the stonecutter's wish to be fulfilled." "He said, 'If I had the ability to cause clouds to move at will, surely things would be different for me.' " "When the stonecutter saw that such a wind could manipulate a cloud, the stonecutter became infatuated with a new idea."

What key details should be included in a summary of the introduction to "boat inspection and cleaning procedures for all watercraft owners"? write an objective summary based on evidence from the text. your response should be at least one complete paragraph.

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.

The “big dig” the “big dig” (the central artery/tunnel project) has been complex and challenging. located in boston, massachusetts, this tunnel is eight lanes wide and three-and-a-half miles long. what is most amazing about this tunnel is that it is constructed under a major highway and skyscrapers located in boston’s financial district. construction crews used “clamshell excavators” during this dig. these machines carved narrow trenches, and then a special substance was pumped into the trench to keep the dirt from caving in. finally, steel beams were lowered into the trench and concrete was pumped in. one problem that engineers faced while constructing the tunnel is the fact that the soil beneath boston is extremely loose and soggy. engineers solved this dilemma by freezing the soil and pumping very cold water into pipes beneath the city. to strengthen the soil even further, a special type of glue was injected into the ground to with the consolidation of the soil. 23 which phrase best defines the word excavator as used in the passage? a. a device used to measure underground temperatures b. a device used to level uneven surfaces c. a device used to move heavy objects d. a device used to dig holes