The italicized words make up which type of verbal phrase? turning the corner, kate bumped into david. a. participial b. split infinitive c. gerund d. infinitive

Read the sentence below, then answer the question that follows. penny learned tolerance after rahj explained the traditions of his family and their practice of indian traditions. the underlined word in the sentence above can best be defined as a. a fair and understanding view of those whose culture, race, or nationality differs from one’s own b. an understanding of a set of organized beliefs and practices that are often centered around one or more deities c. the linking of a group of people based on common characteristics such as culture, beliefs, or common history d. a classification based on inherited physical or biological traits

The climax of the story “seventh grade” occurs when

Which statement best describes an advantage of indirect democracy over direct democracy? a. it can make decision making more efficient b. it can citizens feel more connected to government c. it can be more responsive to citizens' interests d. it can better reflect the democratic principle of majority rule