Letter to the editor: Proposition Q, a controversial measure on this year’s ballot, would prohibit the ownership of handguns within the city’s limits. Under the plan, gun owners would have a 90-day grace period to turn in their weapons to authorities. Proponents of the proposition argue that fewer handguns on the streets would lead to less violent crime, making the city safer for all of its citizens. Unfortunately, the ban would actually have the opposite effect. Since only law abiding citizens would honor the ban, armed criminals would not only keep their weapons but would also have the confidence to act with impunity on a population that could no longer defend itself.
In the letter to the editor, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is an observation that the author uses to support a particular position; the second is that position.
(B) The first is a pattern of cause and effect that the author believes to be true; the second offers evidence to contradict this pattern.
(C) The first is a position that the author argues will not hold in this case; the second is the author’s position.
(D) The first is a prediction that the author believes to be untrue. The second is a statement of fact that undermines the author’s position.
(E) The first is a direct relationship that the author believes will not hold in this case; the second offers evidence in support of the author’s position.

Answer:

(E) The first is a direct relationship that the author believes will not hold in this case; the second offers evidence in support of author's position.

Explanation:

The ban will result in opposite effects so the second bold face is not in the position. The cause and effect are not supported by the author. They are argued and criticized by the author. The author has tried to convey his thoughts about the crimes that are prevailing in the country.

Imagine you are reading a story about a character named Lula.

Why is this verse an example of iambic pentameter?

Which of these terms is another term for clustering?

free writing

webbing

looping

spatial order

Read the sentences.

The settlers moved into the unknown. They left the familiar behind.

Which sentence correctly combines the two sentences into a sentence with a compound verb?


Moving into the unknown, the settlers left the familiar behind.

The settlers moved into the unknown and left the familiar behind.

The settlers moved into the unknown, leaving the familiar behind.

Leaving the familiar behind, the settlers moved into the unknown.

Marsha deposited $12,000 into a savings account 5 years ago. The simple interest rate is 4%. How much money did Marsha earn in interest?

revise the passage by changing all of the gurands to infinitive and all the infinitives to gerunds

"Giving is one of the best things people can do. To volunteer their time showed what caring people they are"​

Help me with this question pleasee

What does the phrase “snowball ‘liking’ effect” most likely mean?

(I put a picture)

x
Given (x - 1)^2= 50, select the values of x.
x = -49
x = 51
X=1+5v2
X=1-5v2
DONE

George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
doesn't
don't

Please help

I dont know what to do.

Science Mysteries: Why Do People Yawn?

Science has given humans many amazing devices and useful bits of knowledge. We know so much about our bodies and how to stay healthy, for example. We also know how to make machines and devices that make life easy for us. Scientists dedicate their lives to knowledge, but even with a lifetime commitment, sometimes scientists fail to find all the answers. One mystery that still remains unsolved is why we yawn—what makes us yawn and what purpose it serves.

Recent studies suggest that we yawn when we get tired as a way to encourage our brains. The theory is that yawning helps cool the brain, allowing it to work more efficiently. According to WebMD's article about these studies, when you yawn, your jaw muscles get stretched, increasing blood flow to your neck, face, and head. Also a deep breath during the yawn forces spinal fluid and blood down from the brain. The cool air then cools down these fluids.

Other scientists believe, however, that yawning is a form of communication. This theory attempts to explain why yawning seems to spread from person to person. This kind of behavior is called "contagious yawning" and carries with it a possible social message. Scientists are not yet sure what exactly the message is, but they believe people who have more social empathy are more likely to start yawning when they see someone else yawning.

Scientists will continue to investigate the mystery of the yawn. Is it a leftover behavior from before humans had language? Was it a "Hey, I'm sleepy. Let's go to sleep" message? Or is it really just a way to keep our brains cool? While this behavior still is largely a mystery, one thing is certain: you are probably fighting the urge to yawn right about now.

Which word from the text best describes scientists' understanding of the yawn? (5 points)

a
Mystery
b
Breath
c
Language
d
Message

On p.857, Walter asks, "Ruth, what is it gets into people ought to be close?" When they try to talk about why they are having such problems, they reach no conclusion. What do you think the playwright wants us to understand as the cause of their problems

In act lll,scene ii of Julius Caesar, who gave their reasons why ceasar was killed

Our restaurant is becoming……….…………..successful, so we will have to hire more staff. ( increase)

Which one is it i need to passs this please helpp

in what way is tomotada a japanese hero in the story Green Willow?

If I sell fish she's sell fish and he sell's fish. Who is selfish?​

An incident of robbery I witnessed in my neighborhood ​

Witch of the following is not true about motion?

For his science class, Lorenzo is exploring the possible negative impacts of cell phone use on health
Which nonfiction text best matches his reading purpose?
a debate between social media users on the question "Can cell phone use cause cancer?"
O an article published by a nonprofit organization citing how many people currently use cell phones
O a blog that explores why scientists are researching cell phone use and rising cancer rates
O an article from the National Cancer Institute about radiation statistics related to cell phones

In April 2010, an oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Millions of gallons of oil leaked into the Gulf, devastating
wildlife. Scientists tried to clean up the spill in a variety of ways. One approach involved the use of oil-eating
bacteria. However, scientists were divided on its effectiveness. Some maintained that the bacteria were "fairly
fast" in cleaning the spill. Officials reported that the Gulf would make a full recovery by 2012. Yet Samantha Joye,
a marine scientist, disagreed. She conducted a study of the sea floor. She found that the bacteria had cleaned
only 10 percent of the oil. She reported that the Gulf would take many years to recover.
Do It!
The reports were
А
ignored
B conflicting
С
humorous
D appreciated

Are children the intended audience?

Read the sentence.

Roland, the artist, brilliantly captured the fading pastel light on his canvas, and he preserved the sunset for future generations to enjoy.

Which statement correctly describes the sentence?

It is one long independent clause.
It is one independent clause and one dependent clause.
It is two dependent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction.
It is two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

the stranger came early in February, one wintry day, through a biting wind and a driving snow, the last snowfall of the year, over the down, walking as it seemed from Bramble Hurst railway station, and carrying a little black portmanteau in his thickly gloved hand. Which adjective best describes the setting that the words in this sentence help to evoke?

a) cozy

b) dreamlike

c) dull

d) harsh

(Explain why this is the answer)

Helppppp…,,..::::;,,:..:…….

2.
In his speech, Booker T. Washington urges blacks and whites alike to "cast
down your bucket where you are.” What does this mean?
A. Go fishing
B. Make do with what you have and look for opportunities in your current
situation.
C. Quit work and go back to school.
D. Work to exchange your current situation for something better.

Which advertisement for an amusement park would most likely appeal to an
audience of parents?

a. one that says its roller coasters are way wilder than another amusement parks.

b. one that shifts rapidly between images of candy and dangerous looking rides

c. one that pans over the vast parking lot, which is completely full of vehicles

d. one that shows scenes of tourists relaxing next to a pool while music plays

What is the appropriate personal pronoun for the bold words in the following sentence? Yes, Tina and Lil will enjoy it very much.​

Read the paragraph.

Trey repeated the scales. His manipulation of the keys was becoming less of a struggle, and the tuba was making sounds that were almost musical. The low notes still gave him pause, though, so he attempted them again. After countless repetitions, his room boomed with the tuba’s brassy blare. He held the last note until he was out of breath, and as he exhaled, he heard his mother say from downstairs, “That one sounded good!”

Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Trey is

frustrated
determined.
talented.
impatien

Hazel had a perfectly average intelligence, which meant she couldn't think about anything except in short bursts.
And George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was
required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the
transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their
brains.
How could this excerpt serve as a warning about the consequences of forced uniformity?
O by suggesting that forced uniformity specifically benefits individuals who are not smart
O by suggesting that forced uniformity encourages certain people to break the law
O by implying that forced uniformity interferes with individuals' intellectual development
by implying that forced uniformity hampers a society's ability to use new technologies
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