Read and use the thesaurus entry to understand a new word. Main Entry: makeshift Definition: make-do Synonyms: alternative, expedient, hit-or-miss, provisional, slapdash, temporary Choose the synonym that best clarifies the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The kids wanted to keep the lost dog safe, so they quickly gathered supplies to build a makeshift doghouse. expedient provisional slapdash temporary

The latin phrase de gustibus non est disputandum means which of the following? a. “disputes aren’t easily settled.” b. “the great aren’t guilty.” c. “guilt isn’t the issue.” d. “there’s no disputing about tastes.”

Excerpted from "the children's hour" by henry wadsworth longfellow a whisper, and then a silence: yet i know by their merry eyes they are plotting and planning together to take me by surprise. a sudden rush from the stairway, a sudden raid from the hall! by three doors left unguarded they enter my castle wall! look carefully at the lines above. a poem with this particular rhyme scheme is best read a. line by line. b. with long pauses. c. phrase by phrase. d. with a strong rhythm.

Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement? most storms occurs at this time of year due to weather patterns. most storms occur at this time of year due to weather patterns.