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(1) In his lifetime Dr. Parkman was a well-known figure in the streets of Boston. His peculiar personal appearance and eccentric habits combined to make him something of a character. As he walked through the streets he presented a remarkable appearance. He was exceptionally tall, longer in the body than the legs; his lower jaw protruded some half an inch beyond the upper; he carried his body bent forward from the small of his back. He seemed to be always in a hurry; so impetuous was he that, if his horse did not travel fast enough to please him, he would get off its back, and, leaving the steed in the middle of the street, hasten on his way on foot. A just and generous man, he was extremely punctilious in matters of business, and uncompromising in his resentment of any form of falsehood or deceit. It was the force of his resentment in such a case that cost him his life.   (2) The doctor was unfailingly punctual in taking his meals. Dr. Kingsley, during the fourteen years he had acted as his agent, had always been able to make sure of finding him at home at his dinner hour, half-past two o’clock. But on Friday, November 23, 1849, to his surprise and that of his family, Dr. Parkman did not come home to dinner; and their anxiety was increased when the day passed, and there was still no sign of the doctor’s return. Inquiries were made. From these it appeared that Dr. Parkman had been last seen alive between one and two o’clock on the Friday afternoon. About half-past one he had visited a grocer’s shop in Bridge Street, made some purchases, and left behind him a paper bag containing a lettuce, which, he said, he would call for on his way home. Shortly before two o’clock he was seen by a workman, at a distance of forty or fifty feet from the Medical College, going in that direction. From that moment all certain trace of him was lost.   Based on the information presented, what is the next paragraph likely about?

Healthy sleep habits positively benefit a person’s productivity and mood during the day.     Which of the following is the most effective revision for the underlined portion of the sentence?

The American Bar Association fully endorsed House Bill 2538, a bill that protected endangered species, such as Rhinoceroses, from poachers. No error.

Because she was so strong, none of the boys would arm wrestle Lucy at recess. No error.

Samantha has seven class periods each school day that each last 55 minutes. How many hours does she spend in class per week?

Brazil is known for it’s beautiful beaches and friendly people. You and I should visit this summer with our families. I’m sure they would love it! No error.

1The concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) has a long history, with its roots traced back to the late 18th century. 2Thomas Paine, one of the founding fathers of the United States, proposed a basic income for every citizen as a way to alleviate poverty and provide greater economic security. 3Since then, UBI has been advocated by various political figures, economists, and social activists, including Martin Luther King Jr., and Milton Friedman. 4The idea of UBI gained renewed interest in recent years due to: concerns about automation, job displacement, and rising inequality. 5Proponents of UBI argue that it can provide a safety net for all citizens, reduce poverty and inequality, and support the creation of a more equitable society.   6 _______________. 7Opponents argue that it could be too expensive and could discourage people from working, leading to a reduction in overall productivity and economic growth. 8Critics also contend that UBI could exacerbate existing inequalities, as wealthier individuals may not need the additional income and may not spend the money in ways that benefit society as a whole. 9Furthermore, some argue that UBI does not address the root causes of poverty, such as structural inequality and inadequate social services. 10Despite these concerns, UBI continues to be a topic of debate and experimentation in various countries around the world, with ongoing trials and pilot programs in places such as Finland, Canada, and Kenya.   Which statement, if added as Sentence 6, would be the most effective topic sentence for the second paragraph?  

Look at the following original and revised sentences.   Original:           Dolphins, which look like fish but are really mammals like humans, play an important part in ocean habitats.   Revision:                           Dolphins, a sea-dwelling mammal, play an important part in ocean habitats.   The revision addresses which component of writing?

Write a function called avg that takes a parameter arr and returns the average. For example avg([4, 7, 2.8, -1]) should return 3.2. If the list is empty, simply return 0.

Because uw is declared as const, we cannot change its founded attribute. In other words, uw.founded = 2000 will result in an error.