Which Sentence best corrects the misplaced modifier? We keep our broom and dustpan in the closet for when things get messy under the stairs.

A. Our broom and dustpan are kept in the closet for when things get messy under the stairs.

B. When things get messy under the stairs, we keep our broom and dustpan in the closet.

C. When things get messy, we keep our broom and dustpan for it under the stairs in the closet.

D. We keep our broom and dustpan in the closet under the stairs for when things get messy.

Which words in these sentences are used as puns? 1. An English teacher is like a judge in that she hands out long sentences. 2. A man's home is his castle, in a manor of speaking.

Why is conversational precision critical to interacting with other individuals in society? a. Conversational precision provides us with the vocabulary needed to convey complex ideas. b. Without conversational precision, we cannot interpret complex ideas. c. Conversational precision allows us to study language in a way that is of use to the social sciences. d. Timing and spacing in the delivery of spoken communication convey subtle cues that are critical for understanding.

Where does Franklin choose to go after the publication of her article?

In which one of the following sentences is the simple subject also the complete subject?a. Crocodiles, quiet as logs, lurked on the riverbank.B. Large and small dinosaurs stalked the grassy plains.C. Cory drove to Middleton in his search for Eloise.D. Detectives Homer Fry and Janine Small looked high and low for clues.

Kites: Birds of GloryAs a rule, raptors, or birds of prey, are among the most admired and adored birds in the world. From the California condor to the snowy owl, few birds compare to the tigers of the air: the great hunters whose beauty and skill have inspired art and literature for centuries. The most glorious feathers of the peacock or the vibrant plumage of a bunting cannot compete with the power of a peregrine falcon or the determination of an osprey. Included in this group of hunters, however, is one bird of prey that is little known but equally impressive. The kites of the world are generally smaller than most raptors, but just as astonishing in skill and grace as any other hunter of the skies.

Most people think of paper or cloth structures flown with string from the ground when the word 'kite' is used. In addition to these popular toys, kite can also refer to a type of raptor. Kites have a small head, a short beak and long narrow wings and tail. Kites can be found all over the world in mostly warm regions. Kites live on a variety of prey-from insects to small rodents or reptiles. Some kites eat only one kind of prey. Kites are generally masterful in the air and represent a group of birds that are among the most acrobatic of fliers.

Two of the most familiar kites in the Southern United States are the swallow-tailed kite and the Mississippi kite. The Mississippi kite is rather plain to look at: a light brown and gray body with a buff or white colored head. But to watch a Mississippi kite fly is to watch a ballet in the air. These raptors eat primarily flying insects, so they do most of their hunting on the wing. As you might imagine, catching flying insects requires a great deal of agility and speed. If you are lucky enough to see one in flight, you will be amazed at the quick turns, graceful moves, and speedy pursuits of this bird. Look for them above large fields, especially during the summer.

The swallow-tailed kite, also common in the South, is more easily identifiable and often seen flying over roads. With black wings and tail, white head and body, and a forked or swallow-like tail, this raptor is just as acrobatic as the Mississippi kite. Swallow-tailed kites like flying over highways in the summer as they can take advantage of the thermals, or columns of warmed air, that rise above the pavement. Once they have climbed to sufficient height, swallow-tails will glide, looking for snakes and reptiles and insects. They also eat small rodents, frogs, and other birds on occasion. Watching a swallow-tail fly is a lot like watching a gymnast perform a floor routine. Rarely flapping its wings, it uses its forked tail to make sharp turns, trace circles in the sky, or simply maintain a heading. Skilled, accomplished, and graceful, this bird is as entertaining as it is beautiful.

Both kites are known to eat while flying, unlike most other birds of prey. This practice conserves energy and allows them to hunt almost continuously. While these kites are not listed as endangered, they are rare and in some states are listed as critical. Loss of habitat is the main reason for the decline. If you are lucky enough to see one, count yourself among the few. These magnificent birds are a sight you won't soon forget.

How does the author develop the idea that kites are skillful fliers? Use details and quotations from the text to support your answer.

The greek island of Olymbos, were women make all the decisions and daughters inherit all property, may be the only remaining ____ in the world today.A) matriarchy
B) matrix
C) nonentity
D) patrimony