Select all of the true sentences.

Parentheses enclose added material.
Parentheses enclose numerical figures that confirm written numbers.
Parentheses are always used for numbers in lists of words or ideas.
Parentheses enclose explanatory material.
Parentheses are used to set off main ideas.
A parenthetic expression is a group of words that is not closely related to the rest of the sentence.

Which theme is best supported by the story the bachelor tells in “the storyteller”?

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.