Select the sentence containing a parenthetical comment.

a. the clown who plays the accordion is funny.
b. yes, we will attend the meeting.
c. we, on the other hand, enjoy reading books.
d. the sky is blue, bluer than ever before.

Which sentence uses parallel structure? a. spring is a time for growth, renewal, and to rain. b. science provides us with some answers, some questions, and figuring out how our world works. c. as long as you use your best judgement, learn from your mistakes, and taking advice, you’ll grow as a person. d. once things are done, there is no need to dwell them, to worry about them, or to decide who to blame.

Ineed . in the first paragraph, the word rival means: a. neighbor b. competitor c. customer d. manufacturer

Summarize the text. list five to seven key events from the story in the order in which they happen. your summary should include main points from the beginning, middle, and end of the story