Which phrase gives the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in this paragraph?

mom wanted to paint the bathroom a different color, and then suggested to dad that maybe they should put in a new sink, too. while dad was putting in the new sink, he noticed a leak in one of the pipes. to take care of the leak, he had to open up the wall behind the sink. he said mom’s small paint job did nothing but open a can of worms.

a.
give him more work

b.
create a problem

c.
take a lot of time

d.
make the bathroom nicer

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Read the exercept from robert stawell ball great astronmers, based on the context of the exerpct what does the word protacted most clearly means? a. seeming to be truthful b. weighing an excessive amount c. extending in a specific decision d. continuing for a long time e. being exceptional and talented