I believe the answer is d
Answer:
starts looking for work without any hesitation.
Explanation:
In the story "Ted's Champion", Ted was determined to keep the horse though his father decided to sell it. When his mother suggested him that he could find some chores in the neighbourhood so that he earn enough to keep Olly, he immediately starts looking for work without any hesitation.
The lines "Over the next few weeks, Ted visited every local store in search of work. He was willing to do anything to help" remind the readers that Ted was fully determined to work for Olly's sake.
Also when Ted says “But I won’t give him up. No, I won’t do it.”, the readers can understand how much he loved Olly and how strong he was determined to do anything to keep Olly.
Answer:
Oedipus ran to Thebes to prevent the oracle from happening.
Explanation:
When Oedipus was called a child with no father by some person, he became determined to learn about his origin. This led to his sojourn to the oracle of Apollo. At the oracle, Oedipus was told that he would kill his father and sleep with his mother.
To prevent the prophecy from coming true, Oedipus went to Thebes and on his way he killed a man named Laius who unbeknownst to him was his father. He married his mother, Jocasta, the queen and widow of Thebes who bore him four children. In that way, he fulfilled the prophecy.
Answer:
C. Statement [3]
Explanation:
Statement 3 is the inferential statement in the argument, because from the fact that the Japanese companies make group decisions (which is the main reason given for the efficiency of Japanese companies), it is inferred, by logic, that the Japanese companies do not rely on single individual decisions.
Answer:
No, the author switches between lighthearted and somber tones.
Explanation:
Most people of good taste very much dislike being asked their names. To say "What is your name?" is always abrupt and unflattering. - <em><u>somber</u></em>
If you want to know with whom you have been talking, you can generally find a third person later and ask "Who was the lady with the grey feather in her hat?" The next time you see her you can say "How do you do, Mrs.—" (calling her by name). - <em><u>lighthearted</u></em>
