The senator was defensive as he talked to the press. which of the following sentences has used a synonym of the word defensive improperly? a. the senator was guarded as he talked to the press. b. the senator was watchful as he talked to the press. c. the senator was protected as he talked to the press. d. the senator was wary as he talked to the press.

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Which of the following sentences most clearly uses topical organization? a. do you have problems with mosquitoes and gnats? fabulous exterminators can ! b. we've gathered at this conference to discuss three things: poverty, war, and disease. c. killer bees have spread up from south america into mexico and the united states. d. first, gather all the painting supplies you need. next, lay them out on a work bench.

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?