Which phrases in the passage are verb phrases? medicare prescription drug coverage medicare offers prescription drug coverage to senior citizens and others who need medical assistance get the prescription drugs they need, under part d of the program (or part c if you are enrolled in the medicare advantage plan). everyone with medicare can join a drug plan to get this coverage. not all medicare drug plans are the same, however. look for the "medicare approved" seal on drug discount cards to make sure you are getting the best deal.

Which detail from "to build a fire" best supports the idea that most of the real yukon prospectors had little experience for surviving in cold weather? it happened. it was his own fault or, rather, his mistake. he should not have built the fire under the spruce tree. there was the fire, snapping and crackling and promising life with every dancing flame. he would have to build a fire and dry out his footgear. this was imperative at that low temperature—he knew that much. the flame he got by touching a match to a small shred of birch bark that he took from his pocket.

Constructed response paragraph: after reading “the case for short words,” do you think the author makes a convincing case that short words are effective? explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.

Fortify is a verb that means “to protect and strengthen.” a fortifications is a that means something that protects.