Answer:
B; to indicate that the OED's editors have been studying the way people use words informally online.
Explanation:
Monitor means to watch and OED can add words to their dictionary more commonly used words such as ¨lol¨. Very interesting thing to study on twitter though.
Answer:
D). 'On the contrary'
Explanation:
As per the question, option D displays the phrase i.e. 'on the contrary' from the given passage that indicates an opposing or contrary thought as this phrase signals the beginning of the ideas in the passage that would contradict the previous ideas presented. <u>This phrase introduces the alternative idea that challenges the prior idea which states that 'every act of kindness is in fact purely selfish' by offering the contradictory claim that 'selfishly motivated giving has done a lot of good in the world'.</u> Thus, the phrase 'on the contrary' signifies contrast and hence, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
Mrs. Cratchit is reluctant to drink when Bob proposes a toast to Mr. Scrooge, because A. She resents Scrooge for his miserly ways and his poor treatment of her husband. Reluctant means: <span>to feel or show doubt: or to be unwilling or not eager to do something.
You may want to double check with another site though, I'm sure the answer is already out there somewhere.
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Question:
Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.
Too much loud noise can damage your __________________ at concerts and while using loud machinery is important.
Answer:
ears; wearing earplugs
Explanation:
I just took the test