Read the passage, then answer the question that follows. Which revision best corrects the underlined sentence
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies having a
O Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies.
pastime reduces stress. It can improve mood, help
Having a pastime reduces stress.
memory, and strengthen friendships. Relaxing hobbies
such as knitting or bird-watching reduce cortisone, the
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies.
stress hormone. Some hobbies, such as sports and clubs, having a pastime reduces stress,
encourage friendships, and numerous studies have found
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies, bu
a connection between relationships and happiness.
having a pastime reduces stress.
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies:
however, having a pastime reduces stress,

Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it. point: gilgamesh is a courageous leader. illustration: enkidu is frightened of humbaba and wants to turn back, but he tells gilgamesh, "you go into the dreadful forest, you kill humbaba and win the fame.” which explanation best connects this illustration to the point being made? enkidu also tells gilgamesh that he “will return now to great-walled uruk” and that all men will know he has been a coward. although enkidu fears for his own life, he is thoughtless and does not necessarily fear for the lives of others. enkidu is deeply fearful of humbaba, and he strongly believes that gilgamesh has the courage and ability to defeat humbaba alone. this proves that enkidu does not believe that anyone can defeat humbaba, even if he thinks gilgamesh should at least try.

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.