Read the following thesaurus entry. humble adjective Definition: not acting superior Synonyms: shy, down-to-earth, modest, low in rank Antonyms: aggressive, confident, boastful In which sentence would the word "humble” best be replaced by the word "modest”? Humble Pluto was once considered a planet, but is now only a dwarf planet. The humble child sat by herself in the corner of the room. The experience will surely humble most individuals. His humble attitude made it easy for everyone to like him.

Assp - why is it important to participate in a global economy? write a paragraph of 2 to 3 sentences that explains your answer?

How does the author view the idea that you have to be perfect in order to get into college

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.