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(1) a number of factors influence the pace at which people age. (2)first of all, genes—traits inherited from parents—play a major role in how people age. (3)genes play a role in how much hair loss we have or how much weight we gain. (4)genes also explain why some people at 75 years old look 60, while others who are 60 appear to be 75. (5)a second factor that influences aging is a persons lifestyle. (6)older-looking skin and wrinkles can be caused by too much sun exposure in youth—part of an outdoor, active lifestyle. (7)on the other hand, a person who does not exercise is more likely to look and feel older than one who is physically active. (8)social forces are a third factor that influence aging. (9)older people who feel isolated or lonely often age faster than those who don't report having those feelings. (10)but older people who are involved with others—their families, religious groups, or peer groups—age more slowly and live longer than those who don't.

2. how many major supporting details are in the paragraph?

a. three major supporting details

b. four major supporting details

c. five major supporting details

Which of these can an adverbial clause modify?

Choose the option that includes the main claim in “the american promise”

Select the correct text in the passage. in richard connell's short story "the most dangerous game," zaroffs aristocratic appearance and dignified manners mask his sinister, animalistic nature. which line from the excerpt best provides a glimpse into his true nature? rainsford's first impression was that the man was singularly handsome; his second was that there was an original, almost bizarre quality about the general's face. he was a tall man past middle age, for his hair was a vivid white; but his thick eyebrows and pointed military mustache were as black as the night from which rainsford had come. his eyes, too, were black and very bright. he had high cheekbones, a sharpcut nose, a spare, dark face-the face of a man used to giving orders, the face of an aristocrat. turning to the giant in uniform, the general made a sign. the giant put away his pistol, saluted, withdrew. "ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. a simple fellow, but, i'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage." "is he russian? " "he is a cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth. "so am i." half apologetically general zaroff said, "we do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. forgive any lapses. we are well off the beaten track, you know." laughter shook the general. "how extraordinarily droll you are! " he said. "one does not expect nowadays to find a young man of the educated class, even in america, with such a naive, and, if i may say so, mid-victorian point of view. it's like finding a snuffbox in a limousine. ah, well, doubtless you