(tolerate is underlined) which words from the paragraph the reader understand the meaning of the underlined word? coach powell does not tolerate funny business during practice. “that’s a good way to get hurt,” he warns the team. “i don’t accept injuries from horseplay as excuses.” the players abide by his rules because they respect him. choose all answers that are correct. a. accept b. abide c. respect d. business

"now they have beaten me, he thought. i am too old to club sharks to death. but i will try it as long as i have the oars and the short club and the tiller."? this passage shows santiago's belief that a. he will never fish again. b. he is too old to continue fishing. c. man can be defeated but not destroyed. d. the sharks got the best of him.

3. what differences do you see in the statistics between the two cities? what factors might account for the differences you see?

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.