Which of these is the best statement about context clues?
a. using context clues to decipher word meaning is effective when the writer provides ample information.
b. using context clues to decipher word meaning is generally not as fast as using a dictionary.
c. using context clues to decipher word meaning is the best choice in any situation.
d. using context clues to decipher word meaning requires the reader to have knowledge of root words.

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.

According to the new york times article, death of a salesman connects to modern audiences since it deals with elusive success and financial ruin such as occurred on wall street in 2006-2008. question 2 options: a) true b) false