The statement that , "They act as if we wore our skirts too short and invited trouble, presents an effective analogy.
Explanation:
The Statement comes from the editorial written as "It’s Time for a Nation to Return the Favor
" on 20th November in the year of 2005, published in The Times-Picayune
.
The statement has been made against the people of Washington. The remark made as an analogy is represented towards the burdensome for those people who might have forgotten their status quo. the skirts is compared to that status quo where the shortness of the skirt represents the burdensome and the invited trouble represents their ill remembrance about it.
Answer:
B. Direct Object
Explanation:
A direct object receives the action of a transitive verb. Thus, the infinitive verb <em>to swing</em> is undergoes the action of the verb <em>began</em>.
The rest of the options are incorrect. In the sentence given, <em>to swing</em> does not function as a main verb. Besides, a predicate noun or nominative follows the verb <em>to be</em> and gives information about the subject. Finally, the infinitive verb does not follow a preposition.
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This comes from the essay “<u>Some Nonsense About a dog</u>” written by <u>Harry Esty Dounce</u>, the story about this stray dog that he found at his home. He called him Nibbie and he loved the dog very much. In the beginning of the essay he says that he addresses the people who know what it is to love mongrels.
Question: What reason does the author give for targeting a particular audience with Nibbie's story?
Answer: D. Only mongrel dog lovers will appreciate this sentimental tribute to a stray.
