Thesis Statement:
Our local waterways are severely polluted, and actions must be taken to reduce the runoff that contributes to this pollution.

Which of the following is the best example of a topic sentence for an essay with this thesis?


1) Rain gardens are particularly useful near solid surfaces such as parking lots.

2) Rain gardens are located in 30 percent of the residential parkways in Allentown, Ill.

3) Rain gardens include plants and materials that help absorb water into the ground before it is washed into sewers.

4) Rain gardens are a natural way to reduce storm water runoff that pollutes local waterways

Answer:

I would say the answer is number 4: Rain gardens are a natural way to reduce storm water runoff that pollutes local waterways

Explanation:

A topic sentence is meant to express the main idea of a paragraph, so I already scratch off number 1 and 2, since they do not have to do with polluted waterways and actions to stop it. This would mean it is between number 3 and 4. Although number 3 gives information about rain gardens, it does not mention that they are a way to stop or reduce pollution in local waterways. Therefore, the answer is number 4. I hope this helped!

Decide which transition word fits best with each part of an argument. Giving your reason: Introducing your evidence: Explaining why a counterclaim is not valid:

Write a two- to three-sentence objective summary

Medieval culture has never fully disappeared from popular culture. Judging by the large number of medieval-themed books and movies, it's more popular than ever. Much like today, the characters in these medieval works all had clearly defined jobs or roles to play. Like today's occupations, these roles were all part of a process of career growth. For example, knights only became knights after a long, three-step process. If, at the age of seven, a boy displayed very good manners, smarts, and courage, his parents might decide they wanted him to become a knight. He would spend the next seven years as a page, performing simple duties such as helping knights with their horses and armor. After completing training as a page at around age 14, the boy would become a squire. A squire took on more responsibility and received more hands-on instruction in fighting and battle strategy. He would sometimes ride into battle with a knight and assist him. In some cases, the squire would even be required to fight in the knight's place if the knight was injured. At the age of 21, the squire was eligible to become a knight. First, he had to prove himself worthy by showing great bravery, wisdom, and devotion. worthy, he would be knighted in a ceremony where he vowed to protect his kingdom. Knights perform very different tasks from doctors, teachers, or professional athletes, but in each of these careers, there is a long process with clearly defined steps for moving up. Perhaps this is one of the reasons medieval culture has always fascinated us — it has a sense of order that never went out of style

How do writers use word choices to create a credible tone?

by using colloquialisms and idioms
by using standard written English
by using formal words and phrases
by using informal words and phrases

Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild.

Since the beginning of the winter they had travelled eighteen hundred miles, dragging sleds the whole weary distance; and eighteen hundred miles will tell upon life of the toughest. Buck stood it, keeping his mates up to their work and maintaining discipline, though he, too, was very tired. Billee cried and whimpered regularly in his sleep each night. Joe was sourer than ever, and Sol-leks was unapproachable, blind side or other side.

Which statement best describes how Buck differs from the other dogs in this excerpt?

A.Buck is more sensitive of the needs of others.
B.Buck is better at pulling the sled over long distances.
C.Buck is more hardworking and determined to travel.
D.Buck is better at handling the strain of traveling long distances.

Which word is a synonym of discern?

In "The Necklace," Madame Loisel discovers, after working for ten years to pay off the expensive necklace she borrowed and lost, that the necklace was a fake (worth no more than 500 francs). This discovery is an example of which type of irony?

verbal

situational

dramatic

Read the passage.

It might not be well known, but there is a desert in North America. It spans along the western side of the continent, from southern Oregon to northern Mexico. It is mostly contained in the arid area between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the fertile coast of the Pacific Ocean to the west. Researchers estimate that the desert is between 500,000 and 730,000 square miles.

Differences of latitude, elevation, climate, topography, vegetation, soil, and human use have divided the desert into a cold region and a hot region. The cold region of the desert is known as the Great Basin Desert. This area covers almost all of Nevada, western Utah, and sections of the neighboring states. South of this basin is the Mojave Desert, which is the hot region of the North American Desert. This area covers much of California, southern Nevada, and some of Mexico.

As a desert, the area is arid because of high evaporation, extreme temperatures, high winds, localized storms, and sun-beaten land. Life in the desert is a struggle for humans. People do live in this desert, but the pockets of people are dispersed and isolated. Native Americans and European settlers have added to the population of the region. Despite the harsh conditions, a surprising number of plants, animals, and reptiles make the desert their home. In fact, some species can only be found in the desert.

Which information best supports the idea that the desert is a difficult place to live?

A. There are differences of latitude, soil, and climate among the deserts.
B. The desert has pockets of people that are dispersed and isolated.
C. There are extreme temperatures, high winds, and localized storms.
D. The desert has a surprising number of plants, animals, and reptiles.

I need a conclusion to summarise , “How does Dickens present Scrooge as a cold character?”
There is an attachment of what I wrote so if someone can help put together a conclusion then thanks!

would it be C?

read the story and choose the title that best fits the focus of the narrative.

Read the sentence.

Spanish explorers heard grand tales about rich treasures in the land to the north of Mexico.

The underlined phrase is _____.

a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb
an appositive phrase renaming tales
a prepositional phrase acting as an adjective
an appositive renaming tales

Which sentence doesn't need a comma after the transitional tag?
In addition he bought a loaf of bread, butter, and milk.
Finally, they found their dog, cat, and bird.
Lastly blue, green, and purple are the colors they used.
However I would like to check my work first.

I'LL GIVE BRAINLIEST

plz help............

can you write me a monologue 1min 30secs long with the emotions in brackets

Which word is a synonym of prestigious?

which version best uses a variety of sentence structures to enhance the flow and writting style of a story?

Please help urgent!! ONLY PROBLEMS 19 AND 20

no links
What effect does Mathilde's borrowing the necklace have on the plot of "The Necklace"?

respond to the short response question with a minimum of SEVEN COMPLETE DETAILED SENTENCES.
In Ch 9, the Greasers are planning a rumble as revenge on the Socs, which Sir Francis Bacon feels is not worth carrying out. What are motivations and consequences of getting revenge (in general)? What consequences resulted from the rumble? Do you feel like the rumble was worth it? Do you feel like the Greasers got their revenge? Do you think Sir Francis Bacon correct or wrong about his feelings on revenge?

HELP PLZ IM ALMOST OUT OF TIME Which answer is the best revision of the inappropriate shift in verb tense?
Dorothy takes a needle and thread, and as quickly as Oz cut the strips of silk into the proper shape, she sewed them neatly together.


Dorothy takes a needle and thread, and as quickly as Oz cuts the strips of silk into the proper shape, she sewed them neatly together.

Dorothy takes a needle and thread, and as quickly as Oz cut the strips of silk into the proper shape, she sews them neatly together.

Dorothy took a needle and thread and as quickly as Oz cut the strips of silk into the proper shape, she sewed them neatly together.

Dorothy took a needle and thread, and as quickly as Oz cuts the strips of silk into the proper shape, she sews them neatly together.

what is a pronaun please help me

Which word is a synonym of disperse?

The land is fertile, and crops flourish.

Which of the following correctly explains the author’s use of the word flourish as it appears in the passage?

A: The author uses the word to show that the crops are simply decorations.

B: The author chooses to explain that the crops of this region thrive in the soil.

C: The author makes a comparison between the health of the crops and a showy display.

D: The author draws an analogy between the growth of the crops and the region’s prosperity.

Which word is a synonym of adverse? HELPPP MEEE PLZZZ AND NO LINKS!!!

*PLEASE GET THIS DONE QUICK!* I give brainleist first answer!
Explain how different settings established different moods in Stave 1 and Stave 3.(A Christmas Carol)

which part of a narrative is most clearly shown in this passage?

which word in this sentence is a subordinating conjunction??

What is the summation in an essay?
A. a short overview of the ideas addressed

B. a detailed explanation of how ideas are connected

C. an in-depth analysis of which ideas are the strongest

D. a bulleted list of all ideas stated

The Fall Line, which runs from Columbus to Augusta, is marked by a reduction in elevation from the higher Piedmont region to the much lower elevation of the Coastal Plain and sea level.Which of the following defines the word runs as used in the sentence?

to depart quickly


to enter into a race


to move with haste


to travel through an area

can you help me with this please

Which word is a synonym of nonchalant?