How did the Muslims perceive paper when they first learned about it?
A. They were happy to spread it to Muslim countries but wanted to keep it away from non-Muslim countries.
B. They were upset that it might disrupt the order of writing and keeping records.
C. They were skeptical about its usefulness and they were not willing to spread it.
D. They were excited to access paper because they recognized its usefulness.

Answer:

D. They were excited to access paper because they recognized its usefulness.

Explanation:

What important change happens in the last six lines of the sonnet "The
New Colossus"? *
a. The poet alters the direction of the poem by introducing metaphors
b. The poet distinguishes between America and ancient lands
c. The poem's meaning is summarized in words spoken by the Statue of Liberty
d. The physical features of the Statue of Liberty are described in detail

What is bias?
o a disagreement between two authors
O a prejudice or opinion that prevents impartial consideration of something
O an underlying intention or motive
o the proposed plan of an opinion piece

(1) In 1970, Victoria, Australia passed the first law worldwide making safety belts required for drivers and front-seat passengers. (2) By 1991, over 80 jurisdictions worldwide had followed suit with the United States joining in 1984.
(3) Like all new things, the law was first met with ridicule and scorn. (4) Opponents claimed that it was an unwarranted intrusion by government into their personal lives and that it denied people the right to determine their own safety and health standards. (5) However, numerous reports have proved that the laws are necessary to save lives. (6) A study conducted in 1998 for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) called the Motor Vehicle Occupant Safety Survey (MVOSS) revealed that "80 percent of the respondents use [safety belts] because doing so is required by law." (7) Considering that seat belts have saved over 135,000 lives between 1975 and 2001 imagine how high the death toll would be if seat belts were NOT required by law. (8) A statistical analysis conducted by the NHTSA says, an estimated 5,500 lives could be saved each year by increasing the level of safety belt use in the United States to 90 percent." (9) Currently, only 68 percent of Americans wear safety belts.
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What is the most effective way to revise sentence 8?
A.
A statistical analysis conducted by the NHTSA says, "An estimated 5,500 lives could be saved each year by increasing the level of safety belt use in the United States to 90 percent."
B.
"A statistical analysis conducted by the NHTSA says, An estimated 5,500 lives could be saved each year by increasing the level of safety belt use in the United States to 90 percent."
C.
"A statistical analysis conducted by the NHTSA says, An estimated 5,500 lives could be saved each year by increasing the level of safety belt use in the United States to 90 percent.
D.
A statistical analysis conducted by the NHTSA says, An estimated 5,500 lives could be saved each year by increasing the level of safety belt use in the United States to 90 percent.
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Which rhetorical technique is the speaker using?

according to sobel what two methods can sailors use to estimate their latitude

What does the phrase,intervention of the Gods,mean?

Which sentence is in passive voice?
A.
Everyone wished Joe a very happy birthday.
B.
Madison was chosen by her teacher to represent her class.
C.
Ben bought tickets to see his favorite band in concert.
D.
Rei was ordering pizza for her friend's party.
E.
Leo likes to hang out with his friends at the mall

20 pts and brainliest

"Mr.Flood's Party" offers readers too illusions to pass cultural and historical events. What are the two illusions that Edgar Arlington Robinson uses to draw connections to?

the dog chased the ball down the street active or passive

Change this into passive voice
Our team has won the match
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Read the following sentence.

The city mayor’s CORRUPT policies soon attracted the attention of the local citizens.

Which word should replace corrupt to create a sentence with a positive connotation?

A.honorable
B.dishonest
C.published
D.shortened

Which organizational aids work best for a paper written in chronological order? Check all that apply.

sequence charts
timelines
Venn diagrams
outlines
web diagrams
block charts

Pick one answer please!
Read the passage below from The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and answer the question.

Whether or not I should tell the captain what I’d just heard was a more delicate question. To confess that I’d even been spoken to in such an offending fashion would have made me feel acutely uncomfortable. But not to speak of it would smack of complicity.

Excerpts from The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, copyright © 1990 by Avi. Used by permission of Brandt and Hochman Literary Agents, Inc. All rights reserved.

Which of the following is the best meaning for complicity?

1. positively contributing
2. involvement in wrongdoing
3. resentment
4. generosity

What does contributing factors mean?

Read the sentence: They clung to each other in fear as the door to the train compartment flew open and a tall man with a bandana over his face stepped in. Select the option that correctly paraphrases the sentence from the story. Beth and Sally felt "fear" as the bandit "with a bandana over his face" entered. Fear held the two sisters together as the bandit put a bandana over his face. The two sisters hugged each other when the bandit entered the compartment. They "clung to each other" when the bandit "stepped into their compartment."

Type the three spelling words that end in -ence added to combining forms rather than complete words. Use the hints to help you find the words.

an expression of sympathy -

direct participation in events -

the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge -

***Vocab Words***

acceptance

alliance

attendance

condense

condolence

conference

defense

existence

expense

experience

grievance

immense

intelligence

intense

interference

nonsense

occurrence

perseverance

remembrance

repentance

resemblance

resistance

superintendence

vengeance

vigilance

What did Jim think and feel about the stranger who came to the inn and enquire about the Seaman /one legged man

3. What does Katniss say the most impressive thing about the Capitol is? The
audience finds it funny, but why might this actually be true in Katniss' case?

What is the central idea of the first quatrain?

My mistress is unattractive.
My mistress is beautiful.
My mistress has a natural beauty.
My mistress is not as beautiful as nature.

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Which of the following best identifies the central idea of this text?

A. Americans’ independence and freedom relies on the troops’ performance.
B. Victory is uncertain, given the Nazi’s strength in Europe.
C. The Allies are positioned to succeed so long as men fight bravely.
D. Only God can ensure an Allied victory over the Germans.

I will put the link to the article below! :D

The writer wants to use words that imitate the sound of appliances. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?
As he entered the kitchen, Emilio was engrossed in the "blurry activity of chefs using mixers, shifting pots from one burner to another, and rushing when timers went off".

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A) NO CHANGE

(Choice B) speed of the mixers, the sight of pots and pans changing hands, and timers sounding off.

(Choice C) whirring of mixers, clanging of pots and pans, and the beeping of timers.

In which circumstances is a person most likely to be entrenched?

I WILL MARK BRAINIEST FOR FIRST ANSWER HURRY What can be concluded about the narrator based on his
thoughts and feelings in this excerpt?
Read this excerpt from "The Bridge."
You'd think my parents would have some understanding
of how much I love music, wouldn't you? They think
music is just something extra in my life. They expect me
to get into an A-list college and then become a
businessman or a scientist or a doctor or an engineer -
that's their plan. That is what will make them proud. And I
want to make them proud, I do!
He thinks receiving an education is less important
than playing music
O He believes that music is more important than
anything else in his life.
He believes that his parents simply do not understand
his love of music.
He is angered that his parents do not appreciate the
beauty of music.

Which of the following expresses a complete sentence?


Which the salesman was surprised to find in such good shape.


While waiting for her neighbor to move the car that blocked the driveway.


By making sure that no one will park across the driveway again.


The nineteen-year-old car looked out of place next to the new models.

What is the meaning of "tantalizing" in this sentence? "They make for tantalizing possibilities in the search for extraterrestrial life."


A. inviting
B. unattractive​

Why does curly fond the pulled-up survey stakes such a problem

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A team or group member forces all new members to perform personal services (ex doing their math homework, carrying their backpacks) every day. What is this an example of?

Name two antonyms for the word "Aspire"