the statement that takes a position on an issue or controversy
The claim is the main idea of the text. It is what the argumentative text is trying to prove. The claim takes a position on an issue. An example of a claim would be "Students should be given a study hall period during the school day, even if it means reducing the regular class times." This statement takes a position on the topic of study halls in schools. The rest of the options are all other elements of an argumentative text, but they do not describe the claim.
Answer: 2. b. Nokia have been launched.
Explanation: In the second part of the given sentence we can find the grammatical error, there is two consecutive participles that give the sentence a confusing meaning, when it says: "Nokia have been launched" it seems that Nokia is the one being launched (it is passive voice), so to be clear in the idea that the brands are launching the phones we can rewrite the phrase as: "Nokia have been launching many phones" or "Nokia have launched many phones."
The correct answer for the given question above would be the third option: Based on the given excerpts above, the <span>excerpt from "Ghost House" that uses both alliteration and assonance to add emphasis is this: </span><span>Though two, close-keeping, are lass and lad,— Hope this is the answer that you are looking for.</span>
Answer: D. she wants to spend time with Valerie.
Explanation:
It says in the passage, "An image of Valerie's face on the other end of the line comes into view. I haven't seen her for a good month; our schedules are both so hectic. By and by, my hatred of the State Fair becomes inconsequential compared to my desire to spend time with Val. Besides, I don't have to eat the disgusting fair food. I can simply admire it from a safe distance."
Answer: first is negative sharp and desolate and the second is positive beautiful and dazzle.
