Pare \pe(ǝ)r\ verb 1. to trim or remove a covering or outer layer 2. to reduce something gradually, in small increments. From Old French parer, to trim or prepare, from Latin parẽre, to make ready. Based on the dictionary definition, which sentence option correctly uses the word pare? A. Hoping to ace the test, the study group member pared up with partners and studied for three hours.
B. At mother's insistence, Gianna pared down the pile of books for her trip until the ones she had left actually fit in her suitcase.
C. Carl looked at his overflowing laundry basket and realized that his Saturday chores would pare down so many clothes to wash.
D. Each day of tryouts, coach keeps only the best players in order to create a pared team.

Read the thesis statement below and answer the question that follows. the life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent in many different areas. how can this thesis statement be improved?

Read the sentence. the judge stated that “the court cannot superimpose its opinion over the opinion of the jury.” what does superimpose mean? a) to take away b) to ignore c) to place over d) to combine

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.