Identify the definition of the word depression that is being used in this passage. Then describe which context clues help clarify the meaning of the word. Words
When it rains, it's harder to see the depressions in the road. It's important to drive more slowly than usual so that any potholes don't lead to a surprise trip to the mechanic.

Depression: (1) a state of unhappiness; (2) an economic slump; (3) a sunken area.

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d. c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d. c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d. c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d. c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d. c.

How does richard lovelace depict war in this excerpt from “to lucasta, going to the wars”?

He contains the main idea in a paragraph. a. thesis statement b. first sentence c. declarative statement d. topic sentence